Your Flight
We analysed more than 19,500 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines
DFW
IST
TK292
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
DFW
→
IST
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 50m
Duration
5,441 nm
Distance
39,000 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 → IST
8 pilot reports along this route
8 / 8
Reporting smooth
0 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ICE622 5815N03924W 0408 F340 6158N02958W 0451 6305N02637W MS47 202/70 KT TFIAA QXT AME 210408 J01A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP THY2 5732N04321W 0405 F330 5859N03959W 0420 6159N02959W MS46 199/76 KT TCJJM QXS UAK 210405 F33A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM48 5813N01736W 0405 F390 GOMUP 0433 GINGA MS53 285/46 KT PHBKG QXT EUA 210405 L24A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW4EA 5941N02106W 0404 F400 5929N02001W 0408 GOMUP MS56 312/44 KT GZBLA DDL KEF 210404 L90A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA826 5727N01711W 0403 F270 SUNOT 0412 KESIX MS31 267/50 KT CFVLQ DDL XXF 210403 L99A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
19,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 40 minutes, 3 hours 30 minutes, and 4 hours 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 Scottish Highlands, 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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 46 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 43 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.
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Flight Timeline 11h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-6:59
Light
6:59-7:28
Smooth
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Light
8:55-9:24
Light
9:24-9:53
Light
9:53-10:22
Smooth
10:22-10:51
Light
10:51-11:20
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
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (120°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
22°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
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.