DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Distance
857 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 36m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

1,586.5 km (856.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

DFW (DFW)

Flight Time

204 minutes (3h 24m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 184 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:20-3:04 · light bumps (~164 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:04-3:24 · Landing · smooth
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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 DTW → DFW
8 pilot reports along this route
4 / 8
Reporting smooth
2 / 8
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CMH UA /OV DAY/TM 0100/FL030/TP E145/SK B015/RM DURC
4m ago
Moderate
DFW UA /OV 20 NW DFW/TM 0055/FLDURD/TP B738/TB MOD TB 120-050
9m ago
Smooth
AZO UA /OV KMBS/TM 0052/FL040/TP CRJ2/RM B040
12m ago
Light
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0050/FL250/TP E170/TB OCNL LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP 250-270
14m ago
Light
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0050/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 57 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 15 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Light
2:10-2:37
Light
2:37-3:04
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
7 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Arrival
Wind
13 kt (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
32°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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide DTW → DFW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.