Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.
MCO
Orlando International Airport
✈
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Route Information
Departure
MCO (MCO)
Distance
1,543.8 km (833.6 nautical miles)
Arrival
DTW (DTW)
Flight Time
160 minutes (2h 40m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)
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 MCO → DTW
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
AHN UA /OV AHN/TM 0209/FL310/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/RM ZTLFD 32
14m ago
Smooth
LOZ UA /OV LOZ043014 /TM 0207 /FL320 /TP B38M /TB MOD-CHOP-OCNL /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
16m ago
Moderate
AVL UA /OV SOT/TM 0204/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS MOD/RM ZTLFD 15
19m ago
Smooth
TYS UA /OV TYS360010/TM 0204/FL053/TP S22T/RM VMC UNDER A LAYER
19m ago
Smooth
HKY UA /OV BZM320015/TM 0202/FL320/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZTLFD 43
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour and 1 hour 25 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 46 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Flight Timeline 2h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Moderate
1:20-1:50
Moderate
1:50-2:20
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
MCO
Orlando International Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
10 kt (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.