Qatar Airways MIA RUH QR8597
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
MIA → RUH
QR8597 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:30 ED
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
14h 55m
Duration
6,479 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MIA → RUH
6 pilot reports along this route
4 / 6
Reporting smooth
1 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MIA UA /OV ZBV210060/TM 2056/FL370/TP A320/TB NEG
3m ago
Light
FXE UA /OV FXE315008/TM 2055/FL013/TP C172/SK FEW018/TB LGT CHOP
4m ago
Smooth
ARP THY41J 4620N03724W 2048 F330 4659N03000W 2122 4859N02000W MS49 317/102 KT TCLLM QXT AME 162048 L72A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP SVA020 4805N 01628W 2047 F350 M55 221/93 4758N 00845W 2122 4758N 00800W KT HZAK41 QXT EUA 162047 F91A
12m ago
Moderate
PBI UA /OV 5 S SUA/TM 2040/FL025/TP SR22/TB MOD
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
23,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 23,000 data points along your route from Miami International Airport, Miami to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh.

Your Journey Beta

7 hours 25 minutes, 10 hours, and 11 hours 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, over the Apennines, and across the Syrian Desert – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, 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 70 minutes early.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 14h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Moderate
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Moderate
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:29
Smooth
12:29-12:58
Light
12:58-13:27
Light
13:27-13:56
Light
13:56-14:25
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G23 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RUH King Khaled International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
10 kt (70°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
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.