BNA
Nashville International
✈
YYC
Calgary International Airport
Distance
1,476 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 37m
Route Information
Departure

BNA (BNA)

Distance

2,733.7 km (1,476.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

YYC (YYC)

Estimated Flight Time

217 minutes (3h 37m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → YYC
11 pilot reports along this route
10 / 11
Reporting smooth
1 / 11
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MQY UA /OV MQY/TM 2337/FL030/TP E50P/RM BASES 040
4m ago
Smooth
PAH UA /OV PAH315020/TM 2235/FL060/TP PC12/SK TOP 060 - OVC050/TA M11/IC LGT RIME/RM ZME
9m ago
Smooth
CVG UA /OV MTO090015/TM 2227/FL370/TP B737/TB NEG
17m ago
Smooth
BMG UA /OV LWV045015/TM 2226/FL310/TP B739/TB NEG
18m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA045035/TM 2216/FL080/TP CL30/SK TOP080/RM ZME
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Calgary International Airport, Calgary.

Your Journey Beta

15 minutes, 27 minutes, and 2 hours 35 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 and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

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

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 90 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 22 minutes.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 37min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:19
Moderate
2:19-2:48
Moderate
2:48-3:17
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G26 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
YYC Calgary International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
10 kt G20 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving 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.