Your Flight
We analysed more than 21,000 data points along your route from Hamad International Airport, Doha to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.
American Airlines
DOH
PHL
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American Airlines · Live forecast
DOH
→
PHL
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 30m
Duration
5,896 nm
Distance
40,000 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 DOH → PHL
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL930 5527N 02329W 0937 F370 M48 212/78 5500N 02000W 0952 RESNO KT N792UA DDL XXN 160938 F10A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2X 5621N 02455W 0935 F390 M47 220/65 5600N 02000W 0954 ETARI KT GXLEH DDL XXF 160935 J96A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH453 5630N 02103W 0933 F390 M51 224/76 5628N 02000W 0937 PIKIL KT DAIXQ DDL XXH 160934 J33A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA801 5422N 02248W 0931 F400 M50 345/71 5500N 03000W 1004 5400N 04000W KT CFRSI DDL XXN 160931 L26A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS216 5630N 02204W 0928 F320 M52 221/128 5800N 03000W 1005 5800N 04000W KT N583UP QXT IGW 160928 F51A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 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 over the Carpathian Mountains, over the Scottish Highlands, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 83 minutes.
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 9h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
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
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
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
DOH
Hamad International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (70°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
12 kt G20 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.
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.