Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta.
Turkish Airlines
IST
ATL
TK6019
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
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→
ATL
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 10m
Duration
4,993 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 IST → ATL
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP IBE03AB 5046N 04831W 0905 F350 M50 300/101 4900N 04000W 0942 4700N 03000W KT ECMSY DDL XXN 160905 J88A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH891 5307N 04932W 0904 F320 M47 297/73 5300N 05000W 0907 SAXAN KT 33126A DDL XXN 160904 F20A
4m ago
Light
AVP UA /OV LVZ11006/TM 0901/FL180/TP GLEX/TB LGT
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA801 5301N 01444W 0849 F400 M60 260/69 MALOT 0851 5400N 02000W KT CFRSI DDL BLY 160849 L17A
19m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL5 5226N04639W 0848 F370 5300N04000W 0916 5400N03000W MS48 297/54 KT N216UA DDL XXN 160848 F70A
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 20 minutes, 5 hours 35 minutes, and 5 hours 45 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 Carpathian Mountains, over the Alps, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 57 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 81 minutes.
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 11h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:29
Smooth
1:29-1:58
Smooth
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Moderate
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Moderate
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Light
8:15-8:44
Light
8:44-9:13
Light
9:13-9:42
Light
9:42-10:11
Light
10:11-10:40
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
IST
İstanbul Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G27 (230°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.