DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
✈
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Distance
312 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 10m
Route Information
Departure

DCA (DCA)

Distance

578.6 km (312.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

YYZ (YYZ)

Flight Time

92 minutes (1h 32m)

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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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 → YYZ
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PTW UA /OV PTW320020/TM 0037/FL170/TP CRJ9/TA M08/IC LGT RIME
12m ago
Smooth
BUF UA /OV BUF270015/TM 0035/FL031/TP CRJ9/SK BKN 031/RM DURD
14m ago
Moderate
DUJ UA /OV CIP290010/TM 0027/FL290/TP B38M/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
22m ago
Smooth
YNG UA /OV 4G1/TM 0023/FL060/TP C150/WX HAZE/TB SMOOTH
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto.

Your Journey Beta

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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 42 knots.

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 1h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
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
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
YYZ Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
8 kt (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
20°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 → YYZ through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.