IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
✈
YIP
Willow Run Airport
Distance
340 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 14m
Route Information
Departure

IAD (IAD)

Distance

630.0 km (340.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

YIP (YIP)

Estimated Flight Time

74 minutes (1h 14m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

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 → YIP
15 pilot reports along this route
4 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
7
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CBE UA /OV CKB080020/TM 2209/FL260/TP E145/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD
7m ago
Smooth
JXN UA /OV JXN360010/TM 2207/FL200/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT-MOD CAT 200/RM ZOB
9m ago
Light
PTK UA /OV PTK200010/TM 2206/FL090/TP A333/SK TOP090/TB LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZOB
10m ago
Smooth
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 2205/FLDURGD/TP C56X/RM +/-10KTS FINAL 35
11m ago
Smooth
MPG UA /OV JPU-AIR/TM 2203/FL210/TP B738/TA 03/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC LGT-MOD RIME/RM 120-210 /ZOB
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Willow Run Airport, Detroit.

Your Journey Beta

34 minutes 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 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 14min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:37
Moderate
0:37-0:59
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
24 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
YIP Willow Run Airport — Arrival
Wind
22 kt G34 (260°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°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.