AUS RIC

Austin-bergstrom International Richmond International Airport
Route Information
Departure

AUS (AUS)

Distance

2,041.3 km (1,102.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

RIC (RIC)

Estimated Flight Time

167 minutes (2h 47m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
7.9 /10
Smoothness
Mostly Smooth
29%
Smooth
60%
Light
12%
Moderate
AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 4,000 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Richmond International Airport, Richmond.

Your Journey Beta

36 minutes, 1 hour, and 1 hour 20 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 43 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 47min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Moderate
1:12-1:37
Moderate
1:37-2:02
Light
2:02-2:27
Light
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
AUS
Forecast
30°C (Now)
Scattered • 14 kt G24 • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
RIC
Forecast
6°C (Now)
Broken • 4 kt • LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.