HKG
Hong Kong International Airport
✈
ESB
Esenboğa International Airport
Distance
4,150 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 34m
Route Information
Departure

HKG (HKG)

Distance

7,686.7 km (4,150.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

ESB (ESB)

Estimated Flight Time

574 minutes (9h 34m)

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
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15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the South China Sea, over the Tian Shan, and crossing the Black Sea – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 47 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 52 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 9h 34min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Light
7:12-7:40
Light
7:40-8:08
Light
8:08-8:36
Light
8:36-9:04
Smooth
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
HKG Hong Kong International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ESB Esenboğa International Airport — Arrival
Wind
2 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
4°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.