MIA
Miami International Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Distance
5,176 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 51m
Route Information
Departure

MIA (MIA)

Distance

9,585.2 km (5,175.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

IST (IST)

Flight Time

695 minutes (11h 35m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 9 bumpier stretches, about 608 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-2:26 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:26-2:55 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:55-4:51 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:51-5:20 · smooth
  • 5:20-7:45 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:45-8:14 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:14-8:43 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:43-9:41 · smooth
  • 9:41-10:37 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:37-11:35 · Landing · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MIA → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL206 4554N04609W 0321 F360 4700N04000W 0351 4900N03000W MS52 274/55 KT N817NW DDL IG1 150321 J76A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL266 4617N04846W 0320 F360 4759N04000W 0403 4959N03000W MS54 262/45 KT N807NW DDL YYT 150320 J49A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL100 4943N03135W 0320 F370 4958N02959W 0327 5058N02000W MS46 284/59 KT N808NW DDL IG1 150320 J65A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP N744C 4540N04713W 0319 F430 4500N05000W 0336 RAFIN MS53 275/42 KT N744C QXT AME 150319 F97A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL994 5101N01852W 0319 F390 DINIM 0334 ELSOX MS51 359/115 KT N12021 DDL XXF 150319 L56A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,500 data points along your route from Miami International Airport, Miami to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 30 minutes, 8 hours, and 11 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, over the Alps, over the Dinaric Alps, and over the Alps – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 57 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 46 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.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Moderate
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Smooth
9:12-9:41
Smooth
9:41-10:09
Light
10:09-10:37
Light
10:37-11:05
Moderate
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
MIA Miami International Airport - Departure
Wind
11 kt (60°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
30 kt G44 (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant 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.

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

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide MIA → IST, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.