Your Flight
We analysed more than 16,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
DTW (DTW)
Distance
8,504.8 km (4,592.2 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
610 minutes (10h 10m)
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 → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAE3MX 5500N01111W 0623 F360 PIKIL 0642 5631N02000W MS58 245/71 KT A6EDM DDL ORK 020624 J44A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP N918DB 5543N04355W 0622 F450 5600N04000W 0639 5600N03000W MS51 307/24 KT N918DB DDL UAK 020622 M34A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FIN16 5625N04451W 0620 F410 5729N03959W 0640 5929N02959W MS52 309/22 KT OHLWF DDL XXH 020620 J06A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP THY6 5753N04348W 0618 F330 5759N04000W 0633 5759N03000W MS47 346/44 KT TCJJY QXS UAK 020618 F40A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE5WR 5725N04334W 0617 F310 5730N04000W 0631 5730N03000W MS41 348/44 KT A6EPY DDL UAK 020617 F62A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
39 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, over the Scottish Highlands, over the Alps, and over the Carpathian 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 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 38 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 10h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:40
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
10 kt (50°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
18 kt G28 (40°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
25°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.