Delta Air Lines MCO DTW DL1201
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
MCO DTW
DL1201 · Mar 17, 2026 · 06:00 ED
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 42m
Duration
834 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → DTW
6 pilot reports along this route
3 / 6
Reporting smooth
2 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SPA UA /OV SPA/TM 0204/FL200/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 31
9m ago
Light
SAV UA /OV SAV110080/TM 0203/FL380/TP BE40/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
TYS UA /OV VXV170015/TM 0153/FL070/TP B38M/TA M16/IC MOD RIME
20m ago
Light
TPA UA /OV TPS320080/TM 0150/FL410/TP BE40/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM +-20KNOTS
23m ago
Moderate
PBI UA /OV PBI020035/TM 0150/FL110/TP A321/TB MOD 150-110
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

47 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 Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 90 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

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.

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Flight Timeline 2h 42min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Moderate
1:10-1:34
Light
1:34-1:58
Light
1:58-2:22
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
MCO Orlando International Airport — Departure
Wind
14 kt G22 (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.