Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
MCO
Orlando International Airport
✈
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Route Information
Departure
MCO (MCO)
Distance
1,222.0 km (659.8 nautical miles)
Arrival
IAD (IAD)
Flight Time
142 minutes (2h 22m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)
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 → IAD
9 pilot reports along this route
3 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PIE UA /OV PIE030030/TM 0009/FL160/TP B737/TB NEG
8m ago
Moderate
SHD UA /OV MOL/TM 0005/FL320/TP A320/TB MOD
12m ago
Smooth
DAB UA /OV OMN/TM 2358/FL020/TP C172/SK CLR/WV CALM
19m ago
Moderate
FCI UA /OV FAK/TM 2354/FL340/TP B739/TB MOD 340-350
23m ago
Moderate
WAL UA /OV SWL/TM 2351/FL270/TP A21N/TB CONS MOD
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 24 knots.
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
Flight Timeline 2h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Smooth
1:12-1:37
Smooth
1:37-2:02
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
5 kt (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (160°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b39m
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.