Delta Air Lines ICN SEA DL196
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
ICN → SEA
DL196 · Jul 26, 2026 · 19:00 KS
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
34h 25m
Duration
4,521 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ICN → SEA
1 pilot report along this route
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Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BFI UA /OV BFI315001/TM 1750/FL003/TP CL35/WV 21010KT/RM DURD +/-10KT JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWN
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,000 data points along your route from Incheon International Airport, Seoul to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 6 hours 45 minutes, and 9 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 crossing the North Pacific Ocean – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 48 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 32 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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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 34h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
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
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Moderate
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
Moderate
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Moderate
14:00-14:30
Light
14:30-15:00
Moderate
15:00-15:30
Light
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Moderate
16:30-17:00
Light
17:00-17:30
Light
17:30-18:00
Light
18:00-18:30
Moderate
18:30-19:00
Light
19:00-19:30
Light
19:30-20:00
Light
20:00-20:30
Light
20:30-21:00
Light
21:00-21:30
Light
21:30-22:00
Light
22:00-22:30
Light
22:30-23:00
Light
23:00-23:30
Light
23:30-24:00
Smooth
24:00-24:30
Light
24:30-25:00
Light
25:00-25:30
Light
25:30-26:00
Smooth
26:00-26:30
Light
26:30-27:00
Light
27:00-27:30
Light
27:30-28:00
Light
28:00-28:30
Light
28:30-29:00
Smooth
29:00-29:30
Smooth
29:30-30:00
Smooth
30:00-30:30
Smooth
30:30-31:00
Smooth
31:00-31:30
Light
31:30-31:59
Light
31:59-32:28
Light
32:28-32:57
Light
32:57-33:26
Light
33:26-33:55
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
ICN Incheon International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (210°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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