Emirates DXB IAD EK231
Emirates · Live forecast
DXB IAD
EK231 · Mar 16, 2026 · 02:25 GS
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 35m
Duration
6,131 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DXB → IAD
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM678 5906N 02050W 0319 F380 M49 272/59 5859N 02000W 0321 GOMUP KT PHBHH QXT EUA 160319 L12A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL160 5806N 02500W 0318 F390 M50 236/62 5800N 02000W 0337 SUNOT KT N808NW DDL IG1 160319 J24A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS904 5921N 02226W 0318 F390 M51 262/40 5958N 01958W 0328 6158N 01000W KT LNRKN DDL KEF 160318 J90A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP N215CL 5453N04613W 0308 F430 5400N05000W 0328 NEEKO MS46 276/28 KT N215CL DDL UAK 160308 L56A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS904 5822N 02552W 0304 F390 M50 240/58 5958N 01958W 0328 6158N 01000W KT LNRKN DDL XXN 160304 J88A
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

5 hours 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 Carpathian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 53 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 72 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 10h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:13
Light
8:13-8:41
Smooth
8:41-9:09
Light
9:09-9:37
Light
9:37-10:05
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G22 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°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.
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.