Your Flight
We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Benito Juárez International Airport, Ciudad de México.
Turkish Airlines
IST
MEX
TK181
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IST
→
MEX
Also sold as:
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
14h 15m
Duration
6,150 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 → MEX
7 pilot reports along this route
7 / 7
Reporting smooth
0 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP GTI8825 5509N02817W 0105 F360 5500N03000W 0112 5400N04000W MS51 259/27 KT N429MC DDL XXN 170105 F70A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI8825 5516N02636W 0057 F360 5500N03000W 0112 5400N04000W MS51 261/22 KT N429MC DDL XXN 170057 F69A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS908 5407N04801W 0056 F350 5758N03958W 0137 6058N02959W MS44 181/85 KT SEDMO DDL IG1 170056 J54A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1MN 5402N04518W 0054 F390 5458N03959W 0117 5558N03000W MS52 185/80 KT EIELA DDL XXW 170054 J22A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI8825 5521N02509W 0051 F360 5500N03000W 0112 5400N04000W MS51 278/20 KT N429MC DDL XXN 170051 F66A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 35 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 29 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 14h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-6:59
Light
6:59-7:28
Light
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Light
8:55-9:24
Light
9:24-9:53
Light
9:53-10:22
Light
10:22-10:51
Light
10:51-11:20
Light
11:20-11:49
Smooth
11:49-12:18
Smooth
12:18-12:47
Smooth
12:47-13:16
Smooth
13:16-13:45
Smooth
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
7 kt G18 (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MEX
Benito Juárez International Airport — Arrival
Wind
0 kt (0°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
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.