Your Flight
We analysed more than 28,000 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne.
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
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MEL
Melbourne Airport
Route Information
Departure
DFW (DFW)
Distance
14,475.3 km (7,816.1 nautical miles)
Arrival
MEL (MEL)
Flight Time
1060 minutes (17h 40m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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 DFW → MEL
2 pilot reports along this route
1 / 2
Reporting smooth
1 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DFW UA /OV CVE080020/TM 2326/FL150/TP B777/TB NEG/RM DURC ZFW83
37m ago
Light
DFW UA /OV TTT180055/TM 2326/FL160/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP 160/RM ZFW96
37m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
28,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
7 hours 20 minutes, 13 hours 25 minutes, and 15 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 Pacific Ocean, crossing the South Pacific Ocean, and over the Great Dividing Range – 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 48 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 74 minutes.
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.
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
Flight Timeline 17h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-7:59
Light
7:59-8:28
Light
8:28-8:57
Light
8:57-9:26
Light
9:26-9:55
Smooth
9:55-10:24
Light
10:24-10:53
Light
10:53-11:22
Light
11:22-11:51
Smooth
11:51-12:20
Smooth
12:20-12:49
Light
12:49-13:18
Light
13:18-13:47
Moderate
13:47-14:16
Light
14:16-14:45
Light
14:45-15:14
Light
15:14-15:43
Moderate
15:43-16:12
Light
16:12-16:41
Light
16:41-17:10
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
12 kt G19 (110°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
34°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MEL
Melbourne Airport - Arrival
Wind
15 kt G28 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
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:
- 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.