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
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IST
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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
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AMX007 5747N04249W 1136 F390 5759N04000W 1146 5759N03000W MS52 329/90 KT XAADD DDL UAK 211136 L01A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL95 5801N04019W 1134 F380 5800N05000W 1215 CUDDY MS54 210/85 KT N511DN DDL UAK 211134 J84A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA937 5730N04001W 1132 F360 5700N05000W 1217 HOIST MS50 207/90 KT CFSKZ DDL IG1 211132 F14A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL133 5806N04331W 1132 F380 5801N05000W 1159 CUDDY MS51 202/94 KT N519DN DDL UAK 211132 J66A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP FBU85A 5814N01727W 1131 F410 5728N01502W 1142 AGORI MS60 324/32 KT FHREY QXT EUA 211132 J63A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
19,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours 30 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 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
Moderate
6:59-7:28
Light
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
Light
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
5 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt (90°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
27°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.