Your Flight
We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
EWR (EWR)
Distance
8,048.7 km (4,345.9 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
580 minutes (9h 40m)
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. 8 bumpier stretches, about 580 min in total.
- 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 0:59-3:24 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 3:24-3:53 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 3:53-5:49 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 5:49-6:18 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 6:18-8:42 · light bumps (~144 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 8:42-9:40 · Landing · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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 EWR → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EIN118 5005N05458W 0321 F350 UMESI 0333 5130N05000W MS53 238/56 KT EILRG DDL YDF 150321 J75A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA826 5331N02534W 0321 F390 5358N02000W 0343 DOGAL MS42 247/52 KT CFGFZ DDL XXW 150321 L03A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL242 5251N02212W 0321 F400 5300N02000W 0330 MALOT MS47 234/79 KT N439DX DDL IG1 150322 J73A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW81V 5352N02154W 0320 F400 5400N02000W 0327 DOGAL MS43 233/73 KT GZBKK DDL XXF 150320 L25A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL23 5241N03707W 0319 F370 5400N03000W 0350 5500N02000W MS48 307/68 KT N78004 DDL IG1 150319 F53A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 6 hours, and 9 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 Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Carpathian 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 64 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 51 minutes early.
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.
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
Flight Timeline 9h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:42
Light
8:42-9:10
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
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport - Departure
Wind
11 kt G18 (330°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
30 kt G44 (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API - Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.