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 BAW270 5322N04700W 0851 F390 5359N04000W 0915 5459N03000W MS53 247/146 KT GZBKK DDL XXH 230851 L34A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH451 5505N03707W 0850 F350 5500N03000W 0914 5400N02000W MS53 270/160 KT DABQA DDL XXH 230850 L37A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR6733 5332N06005W 0849 F390 JANJO 0902 5500N05000W MS48 279/43 KT FGUOB QXS YHO 230849 F26A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH3503 5420N02500W 0849 F330 5328N02001W 0907 5228N01501W MS50 289/127 KT ETAVN DDL XXH 230849 F52A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL734 5342N05910W 0848 F370 HOIST 0901 5700N05000W MS47 281/47 KT N754AN QXS YHO 230848 F57A
5m 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
0 mi
Wind
6 kt (30°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
10 kt (70°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
IFR - Low visibility, delays likely
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.