IST
İstanbul Airport
✈
BOS
Logan International
Distance
4,173 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 37m
Route Information
Departure

IST (IST)

Distance

7,727.8 km (4,172.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

BOS (BOS)

Flight Time

615 minutes (10h 15m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 5 bumpier stretches, about 466 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 1:30-2:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:00-2:59 · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:59-3:28 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:28-5:53 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:53-6:22 · smooth
  • 6:22-9:45 · light bumps (~203 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:45-10:15 · Landing · smooth
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IST → BOS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL3012 5310N01832W 2113 F390 NEBIN 2127 OLGON MS50 330/72 KT N71112 DDL XXF 302113 L97A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC71A 5529N02120W 2109 F370 5530N02000W 2115 PIKIL MS44 202/71 KT VTJRH QXT EUA 302109 J03A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP CHG552 5204N04518W 2105 F370 5300N04000W 2126 5400N03000W MS55 264/83 KT OOACE DDL IG1 302105 F03A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX391 5421N03221W 2103 F350 5430N03000W 2112 5530N02000W MS48 285/55 KT DAALT QXT AME 302103 F42A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX391 5420N03227W 2102 F350 5430N03000W 2112 5530N02000W MS49 280/52 KT DAALT QXT AME 302103 F41A
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Logan International, Boston.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 3 hours 15 minutes, and 3 hours 20 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 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 34 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.

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 10h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Moderate
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Light
4:26-4:55
Light
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
Smooth
6:22-6:51
Light
6:51-7:20
Light
7:20-7:49
Light
7:49-8:18
Light
8:18-8:47
Light
8:47-9:16
Light
9:16-9:45
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
IST İstanbul Airport - Departure
Wind
10 kt (10°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BOS Logan International - Arrival
Wind
15 kt G26 (290°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a359
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:

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

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide IST → BOS, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.