Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Hamad International Airport, Doha to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Qatar Airways
DOH
IST
QR239
Qatar Airways
FLIGHT
QR239
DOH
Hamad International Airport
10:45
17 Jan
Now: --:-- AS
4 h 35 m
IST
İstanbul Airport
15:20
17 Jan
Now: --:-- UTC+3
Aircraft: a35k
Altitude: 36,000ft (11.0km)
Distance: 1,488 nm
Duration: 4 h 35 m
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AIRCRAFT
a35k
ALTITUDE
36,000ft
DISTANCE
1,488 nm
DURATION
4 h 35 m
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Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis).
High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.9
/10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
54%
Smooth
46%
Light
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AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 5,500 data points analyzed
HIGH Confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you crossing the Persian Gulf and across the Syrian Desert – these areas 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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 83 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 40 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.
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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Flight Timeline 4h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:57
Smooth
0:57-1:24
Smooth
1:24-1:51
Light
1:51-2:18
Light
2:18-2:45
Light
2:45-3:12
Light
3:12-3:39
Light
3:39-4:05
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
<12
Light
12-30
12-30
Moderate
30-45
30-45
Severe
>45
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
<6
Light
6-24
6-24
Moderate
24-42
24-42
Severe
>42
>42
Airport Weather
Departure
DOH
19°C
(Now)
Few
•
13 kt
•
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
IST
5°C
(Now)
Broken
•
18 kt
•
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
☀️ Morning Flight
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
Wide-Body Aircraft (Large)
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy. This gives 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.
How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.