Turkish Airlines IST MIA TK157
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IST → MIA
TK157 · Mar 16, 2026 · 02:10 UTC+3
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
12h 50m
Duration
5,176 nm
Distance
40,000 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 IST → MIA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM758 4949N01655W 0745 F390 SOMAX 0753 ATSUR MS62 252/59 KT PHBKD QXT AME 160745 L21A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH461 4959N01919W 0745 F390 SOMAX 0803 ATSUR MS63 241/69 KT DAIVE DDL X2E 160745 J82A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL84 4609N 04856W 0743 F330 M55 316/131 4700N 04000W 0826 5000N 03000W KT N814NW DDL YYT 160743 J79A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ABD7266 4905N 03327W 0742 F380 M44 233/69 4959N 03000W 0758 5059N 02000W KT TFAMP QXT IGW 160742 F36A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR091 4801N 03345W 0742 F350 M44 230/74 4900N 03000W 0758 5000N 02000W KT FGSQC QXT AME 160742 F60A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,500 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Miami International Airport, Miami.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 45 minutes and 6 hours 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 Dinaric Alps, over the Alps, and over the Dinaric 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 62 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 95 minutes.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 12h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
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
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-7:59
Light
7:59-8:28
Light
8:28-8:57
Light
8:57-9:26
Light
9:26-9:55
Light
9:55-10:24
Light
10:24-10:53
Smooth
10:53-11:22
Smooth
11:22-11:51
Light
11:51-12:20
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°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.
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.