Delta Air Lines BOS AMS DL242
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
BOS → AMS
DL242 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:55 ED
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 5m
Duration
2,996 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP LOT5ED 5422N03715W 0615 F370 5500N03000W 0646 5600N02000W MS52 225/35 KT CSTSX QXT AME 170615 F30A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR110 5328N02609W 0615 F390 5359N02000W 0643 DOGAL MS57 328/27 KT GVSXY DDL XXF 170615 J99A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL208 5328N02602W 0615 F380 5358N02000W 0642 5358N01500W MS55 321/20 KT N192DN QXT IGW 170615 F52A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC191 5606N02428W 0615 F360 5600N03000W 0640 5400N04000W MS53 271/29 KT VTAEO QXT EUA 170615 F44A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH574 5540N01341W 0615 F360 PIKIL 0621 5631N02000W MS54 342/9 KT ETAOQ DDL XXF 170615 L46A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 10 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 18 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.

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 7h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:27
Moderate
1:27-1:55
Smooth
1:55-2:23
Light
2:23-2:51
Light
2:51-3:19
Light
3:19-3:47
Light
3:47-4:15
Light
4:15-4:43
Light
4:43-5:11
Light
5:11-5:39
Smooth
5:39-6:07
Smooth
6:07-6:35
Smooth
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
BOS Logan International — Departure
Wind
10 kt (200°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
a339
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

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