Your Flight
We analysed more than 14,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome.
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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FCO
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Route Information
Departure
DTW (DTW)
Distance
7,427.8 km (4,010.7 nautical miles)
Arrival
FCO (FCO)
Flight Time
520 minutes (8h 40m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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 → FCO
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FDX92 5249N02241W 0159 F370 5300N02000W 0210 MALOT MS55 266/48 KT N870FD QXT AME 310159 F70A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC292 5306N03512W 0157 F330 5300N03000W 0219 5200N02000W MS50 265/71 KT CGOIX QXT IGW 310158 J65A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1TC 5235N02511W 0157 F350 5259N02000W 0220 MALOT MS53 274/52 KT EILRB DDL IG1 310157 J87A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA836 5332N02540W 0157 F370 5359N02000W 0220 DOGAL MS55 278/57 KT CGHKW DDL XXH 310157 J86A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW9HL 5112N04831W 0154 F390 5200N04000W 0228 5300N03000W MS47 250/65 KT GXWBS DDL YAY 310154 J45A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Apennines – 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 57 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 minutes early.
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.
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
Flight Timeline 8h 40min
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
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:46
Light
6:46-7:14
Light
7:14-7:42
Light
7:42-8:10
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
6 kt (190°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
FCO
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport - Arrival
Wind
13 kt (310°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°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:
- 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.