BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
✈
SBN
South Bend Regional Airport
Distance
466 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 34m
Route Information
Departure

BWI (BWI)

Distance

863.0 km (466.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

SBN (SBN)

Estimated Flight Time

94 minutes (1h 34m)

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 → SBN
6 pilot reports along this route
5 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 0325/FL015/TP B738/RM BASES 015
2m ago
Smooth
RIC UA /OV RWY 16 FINAL/TM 0315/FL007/TP CRJ9/SK OVC007
12m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0312/FL010/TP B737/SK BASES 010
15m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 0310/FL016/TP E170/RM GAIN OF 15 KNOTS AT 1000 FT
17m ago
Moderate
IAD UA /OV CSN110010/TM 0307/FL170/TP B39M/TB MOD 120-140
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore to South Bend Regional Airport, South Bend.

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 – conditions there 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 60 knots.

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 1h 34min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
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
Wind
9 kt (80°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
SBN South Bend Regional Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
10 kt (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.