Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.
Delta Air Lines
LAS
DTW
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Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
LAS
→
DTW
69
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
4h 4m
Duration
1,516 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
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 LAS → DTW
2 pilot reports along this route
1 / 2
Reporting smooth
1 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0142/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP
18m ago
Smooth
ARR UA /OV KARR/TM 0138/FL015/TP C56X/WX FV02SM FU/RM DURD RY09
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
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 4h 04min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:19
Moderate
1:19-1:48
Light
1:48-2:17
Light
2:17-2:46
Smooth
2:46-3:15
Light
3:15-3:44
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
LAS
Harry Reid International Airport — Departure
Wind
11 kt G21 (220°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
39°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
5 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.
When
Today
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.