Qatar Airways DOH MAD QR8047
Qatar Airways
FLIGHT
QR8047
DOH
Hamad International Airport
12:00
03 Mar
Now: --:-- AS
7 h 45 m
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
17:45
03 Mar
Now: --:-- CES
Altitude: 40,000ft (12.2km) Distance: 2,878 nm Duration: 7 h 45 m
ALTITUDE
40,000ft
DISTANCE
2,878 nm
DURATION
7 h 45 m
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
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
8.8 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
50%
Smooth
50%
Light

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📊 10,500 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 10,500 data points along your route from Hamad International Airport, Doha to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the Persian Gulf, across the Syrian Desert, and crossing the Mediterranean Sea – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 46 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 28 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 proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
DOH
At Departure
23°C (Now)
NSC • 15 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
MAD
At Arrival
14°C (Now)
Few • 4 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

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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:

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.