DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
SFO
San Francisco International Airport
Distance
1,802 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
4h 21m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

3,337.3 km (1,802.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

SFO (SFO)

Flight Time

305 minutes (5h 5m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

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. 2 bumpier stretches, about 278 min in total.
  • 0:00-3:41 · Takeoff · light bumps (~221 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:41-4:08 · smooth
  • 4:08-5:05 · Landing · light bumps (~57 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 → SFO
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
VPZ UA /OV VPZ/TM 2308/FL165/TP E75L/TA M7/IC LGT RIME
7m ago
Smooth
GRI UA /OV 2N GRI/TM 2307/FL028/TP G280/SK OVC B028
8m ago
Smooth
RST UA /OV RST/TM 2302/FLDURC/TP BE55/SK OVC056-TOP100
13m ago
Smooth
ALO UA /OV KALO/TM 2300/FL035/TP CL35/SK OVC040
15m ago
Light
FOD UA /OV FOD090010/TM 2257/FL300/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and over the Sierra Nevada – 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 65 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 36 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.

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 5h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:53
Light
1:53-2:20
Light
2:20-2:47
Light
2:47-3:14
Light
3:14-3:41
Light
3:41-4:08
Smooth
4:08-4:35
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
6 kt (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
SFO San Francisco International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°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.

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