American Airlines DFW ATH AA216
American Airlines · Live forecast
DFW → ATH
AA216 · Jul 20, 2026 · 15:40 CD
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
12h 5m
Duration
5,428 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → ATH
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW7NY 5500N04002W 1244 F350 5500N05000W 1329 LOMSI MS46 255/39 KT GVIIN DDL XXF 201244 F62A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM641 5404N02008W 1244 F350 5532N02959W 1326 5632N04000W MS49 024/22 KT PHBKD QXT EUA 201244 L84A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC111 5359N01947W 1244 F400 5400N02000W 1245 5531N03000W MS60 103/11 KT CGUBO QXT AOE 201244 J64A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH444 5502N04014W 1243 F360 5501N05000W 1326 LOMSI MS48 255/44 KT DABPC DDL XXH 201243 L96A
3m ago
Smooth
ADM UA /OV ADM/TM 1242/FL045/TP C172/WX HZ/RM ZFW53 HAZE VIS APPX 9 MILES
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
19,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 19,500 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", Spata-Artemida.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 20 minutes, 2 hours 40 minutes, and 5 hours 20 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Dinaric Alps – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 45 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 20 minutes early.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 12h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Smooth
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Moderate
10:39-11:07
Light
11:07-11:35
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
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATH Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (60°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
35°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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.

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