BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
✈
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport
Distance
770 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 22m
Route Information
Departure

BWI (BWI)

Distance

1,425.5 km (769.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

PBI (PBI)

Estimated Flight Time

142 minutes (2h 22m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

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 BWI → PBI
1 pilot report along this route
1 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORF UA /OV ORF/TM 0905/FL030/TP B738/SK OVC020-TOP030/SKC
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore to Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 38 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 2h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Smooth
0:46-1:12
Smooth
1:12-1:37
Smooth
1:37-2:02
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Departure
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
10 kt G20 (150°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
PBI Palm Beach International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (150°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°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.