Your Flight
We analysed more than 20,000 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines
IAH
IST
TK6627
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IAH
→
IST
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
20h 0m
Duration
5,525 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 IAH → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW6B 5829N02201W 1058 F350 5800N02000W 1106 SUNOT MS39 293/14 KT GSTBE DDL XXF 181058 F45A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL203 5603N02411W 1057 F390 5631N03000W 1120 5631N04000W MS42 255/8 KT N803AL QXT AOE 181057 L79A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR3N 5618N04419W 1056 F380 5502N05001W 1122 LOMSI MS58 333/48 KT GVBEL DDL UAK 181056 L68A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL47 5745N02155W 1055 F360 5830N03000W 1127 5830N04000W MS41 248/12 KT N821NW DDL IG1 181055 J56A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA827 5830N02400W 1055 F380 5900N03000W 1118 5900N04000W MS41 318/11 KT CGWUU DDL XXF 181055 L33A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours, 2 hours 25 minutes, and 4 hours 35 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Scottish Highlands, and over the 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 47 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 20h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Light
14:00-14:30
Light
14:30-15:00
Light
15:00-15:30
Moderate
15:30-16:00
Moderate
16:00-16:30
Light
16:30-17:00
Light
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Light
18:00-18:30
Light
18:30-19:00
Light
19:00-19:30
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
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
4 kt (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt (40°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.