Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Delta Air Lines
DTW
AMS
DL134
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW
→
AMS
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 50m
Duration
3,414 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW99 5314N05411W 2210 F390 NEEKO 2221 4745N06935W MS64 305/112 KT GZBKB DDL YAY 162210 L55A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP OOHHO 5557N03049W 2208 F400 5500N04000W 2250 5200N05000W MS42 257/30 KT OOHHO QXT EUA 162208 F57A
3m ago
Smooth
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 2205/FLDURD/TP C56X/RM +/-10KTS FINAL 35
6m ago
Moderate
CLE UUA /OV BRWNZ/TM 2203/FL160/TP C56X/TB SEVERE- MODERATE 160 AND 120/RM DURD
8m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV DTW270010/TM 2201/FL080/TP A319/TA M12/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
6 hours 15 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 and over the Scottish Highlands – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 74 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 54 minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 7h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Light
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Smooth
4:26-4:55
Light
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
Moderate
6:22-6:51
Light
6:51-7:20
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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
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.