Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Cancún International Airport, Cancún.
American Airlines
DFW
CUN
AA1190
American Airlines · Live forecast
DFW
→
CUN
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 51m
Duration
895 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → CUN
6 pilot reports along this route
5 / 6
Reporting smooth
1 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
GKY UA /OV KGKY/TM 1425/FL020/TP PA44/RM LANDING RWY 16, CLOUD BASE FL020
5m ago
Smooth
IAH UA /OV KIAH290006/TM 1425/FLDURD/TP E75L/SK OVC016-TOP3456
5m ago
Smooth
GGG UA /OV GGG/TM 1424/FLDURC/TP C172/SK OVC012 TOP028
6m ago
Light
IAH UA /OV IAH/TM 1420/FL1420/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM KZHU
10m ago
Smooth
TME UA /OV 5 MI NORTH/TM 1420/FL1100/TP K100/SK BASES 011
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you crossing the Gulf of Mexico – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 49 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few 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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Flight Timeline 2h 51min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:13
Light
1:13-1:39
Light
1:39-2:05
Light
2:05-2:31
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
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CUN
Cancún International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
8 kt (100°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
airbus a321-253nx
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.