DEN
Denver International Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Distance
5,314 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
12h 9m
Route Information
Departure

DEN (DEN)

Distance

9,841.1 km (5,313.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

IST (IST)

Flight Time

705 minutes (11h 45m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

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. 9 bumpier stretches, about 560 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-5:27 · light bumps (~267 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:27-6:54 · smooth
  • 6:54-7:23 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:23-8:21 · smooth
  • 8:21-8:50 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:50-9:48 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 9:48-10:46 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:46-11:15 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 11:15-11:45 · Landing · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 DEN → IST
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW8 6328N01952W 1234 F390 ATSIX 1316 AKIVO MS48 231/24 KT GXWBM DDL KEF 251234 J35A
10m ago
Moderate
GXY UA /OV GLL260022/TM 1233/FL380/TP B737/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-34
11m ago
Smooth
ARP N156QS 6415N04255W 1226 F430 6200N05000W 1255 URTAK MS45 306/22 KT N156QS DDL KUS 251226 M16A
18m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 1218/FL065/TP B737/TB NEG TB ON FINAL RWY16L
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
19,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 19,000 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Your Journey Beta

9 hours 10 minutes, 9 hours 20 minutes, and 11 hours 10 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Carpathian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 55 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 54 minutes early.

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 11h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Smooth
5:56-6:25
Smooth
6:25-6:54
Smooth
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Smooth
7:52-8:21
Smooth
8:21-8:50
Light
8:50-9:19
Moderate
9:19-9:48
Moderate
9:48-10:17
Light
10:17-10:46
Light
10:46-11:15
Moderate
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
DEN Denver International Airport - Departure
Wind
6 kt (160°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°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.

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 DEN → IST, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.