Delta Air Lines DTW MIA DL8848
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW MIA
DL8848 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:40 ED
70
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 45m
Duration
997 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → MIA
15 pilot reports along this route
4 / 15
Reporting smooth
8 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 1636/FL190/TP E75L/TB LGT
3m ago
Smooth
CMH UA /OV AXV/TM 1635/FL040/TP GLF5/SK BKN 040/WX -SN/RM DURC
4m ago
Light
IND UA /OV GZG/TM 1635/FL390/TP G280/TB LGT
4m ago
Light
LPR UA /OV DJB170010/TM 1634/FL380/TP A319/TB LGT/OCC MDT CHOP/RM ZOB
5m ago
Smooth
SAV UA /OV 20 NW/TM 1634/FL090/TP C68A/TB LT/MOD CHOP
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 1 hour 15 minutes, and 2 hours 30 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.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 100 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 29 minutes.

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.

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Flight Timeline 2h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:45
Moderate
0:45-1:10
Moderate
1:10-1:35
Moderate
1:35-2:00
Light
2:00-2:25
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MIA Miami International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G26 (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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.