DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
✈
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport
Distance
777 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 23m
Route Information
Departure

DCA (DCA)

Distance

1,438.3 km (776.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

RSW (RSW)

Estimated Flight Time

143 minutes (2h 23m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 1 bumpier stretch, about 123 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:03 · Takeoff · light bumps (~123 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:03-2:23 · Landing · smooth
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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 → RSW
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
DJT UA /OV PBI050045/TM 2114/FL150/TP F900/TB LGT CHOP
13m ago
Smooth
SUA UA /OV SUA/TM 2112/FL007/TP GL5T/SK 007/WX 2 1/2
15m ago
Smooth
JAX UA /OV JAX/TM 2106/FL023/TP B737/SK OVC023
21m ago
Smooth
MCO UA /OV MCO18009/TM 2106/FL028/TP B739/SK BASE 028 TOPS BKN060
21m ago
Light
ILM UA /OV ILM195075/TM 2104/FL340/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers.

Your Journey Beta

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 44 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 2h 23min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:38
Light
1:38-2:03
Light
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
12 kt G21 (300°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
RSW Southwest Florida International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
29°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. Glide DCA → RSW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.