IST
İstanbul Airport
✈
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Distance
4,413 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 9m
Route Information
Departure

IST (IST)

Distance

8,172.4 km (4,412.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

YYZ (YYZ)

Flight Time

660 minutes (11h 0m)

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 420 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 1:30-3:00 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:00-3:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:30-4:00 · smooth
  • 4:00-4:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:30-6:00 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:00-7:00 · smooth
  • 7:00-10:00 · light bumps (~180 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:00-11:00 · 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 → YYZ
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR028 5817N01928W 2017 F360 5830N02000W 2019 6101N02959W MS47 202/93 KT FHUVO QXT EUA 302017 J89A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW189 5734N03743W 2015 F360 5730N04000W 2025 5600N05000W MS48 275/39 KT GZBLH DDL XXH 302015 L34A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW99 5629N01955W 2013 F380 5630N02000W 2014 5800N03000W MS46 208/82 KT GXWBS DDL XXF 302013 J30A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH205 5549N02243W 2013 F330 5600N02000W 2025 PIKIL MS44 198/71 KT 77186A DDL XXF 302013 F89A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR174 5348N05431W 2013 F380 LOMSI 2025 4908N06813W MS51 260/62 KT FHTYE DDL YAY 302013 J77A
5m 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 İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 30 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, over the Scottish Highlands, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 53 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 11h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
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
Light
10:00-10:30
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
10 kt (10°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
YYZ Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a332
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 → YYZ, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.