DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
Distance
3,264 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 36m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

6,044.4 km (3,263.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

LHR (LHR)

Flight Time

455 minutes (7h 35m)

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 427 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:59-1:28 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:28-3:21 · light bumps (~113 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:21-3:49 · smooth
  • 3:49-6:09 · light bumps (~140 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:09-6:37 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:37-7:35 · Landing · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SIA7975 5436N03506W 0754 F350 5500N03000W 0812 5500N02000W MS52 271/135 KT 9VSFP QXT AME 230755 F96A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP CFG063 5550N03235W 0753 F390 5600N03000W 0802 5600N02000W MS56 264/121 KT DANRN QXT IGW 230754 J73A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR375G 5518N02438W 0753 F380 5400N02000W 0811 TOBOR MS54 288/128 KT FHUVT QXT AME 230753 J68A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN108 5406N02454W 0753 F360 5400N02000W 0811 DOGAL MS58 285/132 KT EILRA DDL IG1 230753 J26A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP WIN1201 5625N04633W 0752 F370 5658N04000W 0817 5658N03000W MS42 252/81 KT XALRL DDL UAK 230752 J52A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 20 minutes and 6 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 64 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 46 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 7h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:25
Light
2:25-2:53
Light
2:53-3:21
Light
3:21-3:49
Smooth
3:49-4:17
Light
4:17-4:45
Light
4:45-5:13
Light
5:13-5:41
Light
5:41-6:09
Light
6:09-6:37
Moderate
6:37-7:05
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
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
6 kt (30°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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 → LHR, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.