Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv.
United Airlines
IAD
TLV
UA72
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD
→
TLV
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
16h 50m
Duration
5,120 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → TLV
12 pilot reports along this route
8 / 12
Reporting smooth
1 / 12
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP NCR862 5104N03807W 2240 F330 5100N03000W 2314 5200N02000W MS48 320/82 KT N663CA DDL IG1 162241 F31A
8m ago
Moderate
BWI UA /OV RWY 15R FINAL/TM 2239/FL004/TP B737/TB MOD ON FINAL
9m ago
Smooth
ARP HYS102 4903N 05436W 2238 F390 M64 294/58 4936N 05203W 2251 5000N 05000W KT YRKID QXS YDF 162238 J43A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL1535 3838N 07941W 2236 F280 M34 196/141 TB LGT-MOD
12m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR52X 5236N03641W 2228 F380 5200N04000W 2244 4800N05000W MS46 308/47 KT FHUVJ QXT AME 162228 J80A
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 minutes 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 Dinaric Alps – 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 71 minutes early.
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 16h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-11:59
Light
11:59-12:28
Light
12:28-12:57
Light
12:57-13:26
Smooth
13:26-13:55
Light
13:55-14:24
Light
14:24-14:53
Light
14:53-15:22
Smooth
15:22-15:51
Smooth
15:51-16:20
Light
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
24 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
TLV
Ben Gurion International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (330°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°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
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.