DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
✈
RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport
Distance
197 nm
Altitude
25,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 3m
Route Information
Departure

DCA (DCA)

Distance

365.1 km (197.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

RDU (RDU)

Estimated Flight Time

63 minutes (1h 3m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 25,000 ft (Flight Level 250)

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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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DCA → RDU
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL1324 3436N 07851W 0146 F380 240/046KT TB SMTH IC
9m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL1505 3533N 07737W 0140 F280 281/015KT TB INTMT MOD TURB IC
15m ago
Moderate
ISO UA /OV ISO040025/TM 0137/FL370/TP A319/TB OCNL MOD
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.

Smooth Flight

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

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 18 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:32
Smooth
0:32-0:48
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
RDU Raleigh Durham International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°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.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide DCA → RDU through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.