Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Route Information
Departure
MAD (MAD)
Distance
6,127.0 km (3,308.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
IAD (IAD)
Flight Time
515 minutes (8h 35m)
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
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 MAD → IAD
8 pilot reports along this route
8 / 8
Reporting smooth
0 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR491 4530N02757W 1018 F390 4700N02000W 1055 4800N01500W MS56 290/89 KT FHTYJ QXT EUA 311018 J18A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR173 4538N05156W 1009 F390 4600N05000W 1018 4830N04000W MS53 241/86 KT FHTYA QXS YYT 311009 J89A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR166G 4734N04117W 1008 F390 4800N04000W 1015 5000N03000W MS56 257/91 KT GVRIF DDL X3A 311009 J20A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX021 4602N04853W 1007 F390 4600N04000W 1047 4600N03000W MS55 243/90 KT N438AM DDL YYT 311007 L70A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR51U 4707N03900W 1005 F350 4758N03000W 1043 4758N02000W MS48 262/90 KT A7ANH QXT AME 311005 J71A
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
46 minutes, 2 hours 30 minutes, and 3 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 80 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 82 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:21
Moderate
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
4 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
0 kt (0°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.