Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
Netjets Aviation
SEA
IAD
1I949
Netjets Aviation · Live forecast
SEA
→
IAD
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 24m
Duration
1,999 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SEA → IAD
7 pilot reports along this route
2 / 7
Reporting smooth
2 / 7
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
IAD UA /OV CSN360001/TM 0211/FL360/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT
8m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0210/FLDURD/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS SFC-007 DURD RY31R MDW
9m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BAL323022/TM 0207/FL110/TP B38M/WX RA/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ANTHM5 STAR
12m ago
Moderate
IAD UA /OV HGR040015/TM 0201/FL120/TP CRJ7/TB MOD/RM BORDERLINE SEVERE 120-100
18m ago
Smooth
VR UA /OV YVR /TM 0155 /FLDURD /TP SF34 /IC MOD MX 170-140
24m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas 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 93 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 39 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Moderate
6:25-6:54
Moderate
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
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
8 kt G29 (320°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
3°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.
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.