Singapore Airlines SIN MAA SQ524
Singapore Airlines
FLIGHT
SQ524
SIN
Singapore Changi Airport
15:00
17 Jan
Now: --:-- SS
9 h 45 m
MAA
Chennai International Airport
16:45
17 Jan
Aircraft: a359 Altitude: 36,000ft (11.0km) Distance: 1,580 nm Duration: 9 h 45 m Also sold by: Air New Zealand
AIRCRAFT
a359
ALTITUDE
36,000ft
DISTANCE
1,580 nm
DURATION
9 h 45 m
ALSO SOLD BY
Air New Zealand
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
9.1 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
67%
Smooth
30%
Light
3%
Moderate

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📊 6,000 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore to Chennai International Airport, Chennai.

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 crossing the Strait of Malacca and crossing the Bay of Bengal – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 26 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few 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 proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:29
Smooth
2:29-2:58
Light
2:58-3:27
Smooth
3:27-3:56
Smooth
3:56-4:25
Light
4:25-4:54
Moderate
4:54-5:23
Moderate
5:23-5:52
Light
5:52-6:21
Light
6:21-6:50
Light
6:50-7:19
Light
7:19-7:48
Smooth
7:48-8:17
Smooth
8:17-8:46
Smooth
8:46-9:15
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
SIN
At Departure
29°C (Now)
Scattered • 10 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
MAA
At Arrival
29°C (Now)
Scattered • 10 kt • MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

Wide-Body Aircraft (Large)

Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.