Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Orlando International Airport, Orlando.
United Airlines
IAD
MCO
UA689
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD
→
MCO
92
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
6h 30m
Duration
660 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → MCO
8 pilot reports along this route
7 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PIE UA /OV PIE360015/TM 1037/FL130/TP A321/SK SKC/RM DURC
11m ago
Smooth
LYH UA /OV KLYH216001/TM 1032/FLDURC/TP E145/SK OVC006-TOPUNKN/RM DURC RY22 LYH
16m ago
Smooth
MCO UA /OV MCO/TM 1032/FL009/TP B737/SK BKN009/RM ARR RWY 18R
16m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 1025/FL022/TP CRJ/7/SK OVC022/RM DURING DEP RWY 13 MDT
23m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 1020/FL006/TP CRJ7/SK OVC006
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 71 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 16 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 6h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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 — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MCO
Orlando International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G22 (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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
boeing 737-924(er)
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.