DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
MCO
Orlando International Airport
Distance
834 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 32m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

1,543.8 km (833.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

MCO (MCO)

Flight Time

1432 minutes (23h 52m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)

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. 12 bumpier stretches, about 540 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:00-1:30 · smooth
  • 1:30-2:30 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:30-3:00 · smooth
  • 3:00-3:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:30-4:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:00-4:30 · smooth
  • 4:30-5:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 5:00-5:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:30-6:00 · smooth
  • 6:00-7:00 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:00-7:30 · smooth
  • 7:30-8:30 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:30-9:00 · smooth
  • 9:00-9:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:30-10:00 · smooth
  • 10:00-11:00 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:00-11:30 · smooth
  • 11:30-12:30 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 12:30-13:00 · smooth
  • 13:00-13:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 13:30-23:52 · Landing · smooth
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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 → MCO
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
FDY UA /OV FBC360020/TM 0250/FL290/TP B752/TB CONS LGHT CAT FL220-280/RM ZOB
8m ago
Smooth
LEX UA /OV HYK330010/TM 0247/FL040/TP E55P/SK SCT033/RM DURC
11m ago
Smooth
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0241/FL250/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Orlando International Airport, Orlando.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 45 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 23h 52min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Smooth
18:00-18:30
Smooth
18:30-19:00
Smooth
19:00-19:30
Smooth
19:30-19:59
Smooth
19:59-20:28
Smooth
20:28-20:57
Smooth
20:57-21:26
Smooth
21:26-21:55
Smooth
21:55-22:24
Smooth
22:24-22:53
Smooth
22:53-23:22
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MCO Orlando International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (50°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
26°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.

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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 → MCO, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.