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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 9 bumpier stretches, about 581 min in total.
- 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 0:30-1:57 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 1:57-2:26 · smooth
- 2:26-3:24 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 3:24-3:53 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 3:53-6:47 · light bumps (~174 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 6:47-7:45 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 7:45-8:14 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 8:14-8:43 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 8:43-10:10 · Landing · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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 DAL160 5804N04553W 0100 F390 5758N04000W 0121 5658N03001W MS52 308/61 KT N513DZ DDL UAK 150100 J37A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP JAS881 5647N01320W 0100 F430 SUNOT 0107 5800N02000W MS50 224/89 KT N670BB DDL SYY 150100 M20A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP XGN378 5539N04504W 0059 F430 5400N05000W 0126 NEEKO MS55 297/71 KT N378LT DDL UAK 150059 F26A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN539 5704N04253W 0059 F410 5659N04000W 0110 5659N03000W MS50 306/60 KT DAIKH DDL XXH 150059 J13A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP NCR866 5705N02724W 0059 F390 5700N02000W 0125 SUNOT MS44 249/43 KT N919CA DDL IG1 150059 F19A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
21 minutes, 7 hours, and 8 hours 25 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 57 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
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Flight Timeline 10h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
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
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:45
Moderate
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Moderate
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
7 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
30 kt G44 (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant 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.