IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
✈
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport
Distance
117 nm
Altitude
25,000 ft
Est. Duration
0h 46m
Route Information
Departure

IAD (IAD)

Distance

216.4 km (116.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

PHL (PHL)

Flight Time

77 minutes (1h 17m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 25,000 ft (Flight Level 250)

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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → PHL
2 pilot reports along this route
1 / 2
Reporting smooth
1 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
AVP UA /OV LVZ11006/TM 0901/FL180/TP GLEX/TB LGT
7m ago
Smooth
JFK UA /OV JFK/TM 0840/FL004/TP A320/SK BKN004/RM BASES REPORTED 400 BY AN A320
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots.

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 1h 17min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:39
Smooth
0:39-1:02
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 — Departure
Wind
12 kt G22 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
PHL Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.