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
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA806 5524N04652W 0257 F390 5600N04000W 0323 5700N03000W MS43 242/28 KT CFRSR DDL UAK 310257 L65A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8U 5736N04648W 0256 F320 5731N05000W 0308 5603N05701W MS50 100/49 KT A7BFP QXS UAK 310256 F45A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL929 5719N04734W 0255 F350 5800N04000W 0326 5900N03000W MS47 120/13 KT N661UA DDL UAK 310255 F05A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS928 5738N02448W 0251 F380 5800N02000W 0309 ERAKA MS53 256/50 KT LNRKN DDL XXN 310251 J16A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8U 5736N04309W 0242 F320 5731N05000W 0308 5603N05701W MS51 082/25 KT A7BFP QXS UAK 310242 F44A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 43 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 33 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
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
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Smooth
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
6 kt (190°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°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.