DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
FCO
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Distance
4,011 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 15m
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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 6 bumpier stretches, about 520 min in total.
  • 0:00-5:49 · Takeoff · light bumps (~349 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:49-6:18 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:18-7:14 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:14-7:42 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:42-8:10 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:10-8:40 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
💙
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 KLM686 5206N04921W 0839 F390 5300N04000W 0915 5400N03000W MS53 240/138 KT PHBQK QXS YAY 230839 F61A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW34N 5326N03639W 0839 F390 5400N03000W 0903 5330N02000W MS61 261/124 KT GXLED DDL XXH 230839 J96A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW270 5246N05053W 0837 F390 5259N04959W 0840 5359N04000W MS49 243/129 KT GZBKK DDL YAY 230837 L30A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP CFG115 5204N04935W 0836 F390 5300N04000W 0912 5400N03000W MS56 240/141 KT DANRG QXS YAY 230836 J72A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP VKG628 4906N01016W 0835 F364 TAMEL 0838 BERUX MS55 307/90 KT OYVKO QXS ORK 230835 J14A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours, 7 hours 35 minutes, and 8 hours 10 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 over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Apennines – these areas can sometimes cause 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 79 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 70 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
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
Light
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
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:46
Light
6:46-7:14
Light
7:14-7:42
Moderate
7:42-8:10
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
6 kt (30°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
FCO Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport - Arrival
Wind
6 kt (80°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
15°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 → FCO, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.