Air Canada Express YVR YXT AC8437
Air Canada Express
FLIGHT
AC8437
YVR
Vancouver International Airport
23:55
17 Jan
Now: --:-- PS
1 h 43 m
YXT
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
09:38
18 Jan
Aircraft: dh8d Altitude: 30,000ft (9.1km) Distance: 374 nm Duration: 1 h 43 m
AIRCRAFT
dh8d
ALTITUDE
30,000ft
DISTANCE
374 nm
DURATION
1 h 43 m
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
10.0 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
100%
Smooth
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📊 1,500 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver to Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat, Terrace.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 22 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 1h 43min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:41
Smooth
0:41-1:02
Smooth
1:02-1:23
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
YVR
Forecast
2°C (Now)
Broken • 2 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
YXT
Forecast
-2°C (Now)
Few • 8 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
☀️ Morning Flight

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

Weather conditions can change. Check again before your flight.
Turboprop Aircraft (Small)

Turboprop aircraft typically fly at lower altitudes where turbulence can be more common. You may feel more movement, but these aircraft are designed to safely handle turbulent conditions.

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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.