Your Flight
We analysed more than 16,000 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
YYZ (YYZ)
Distance
8,172.4 km (4,412.7 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
529 minutes (8h 49m)
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
We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying YYZ → IST
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW8DS 5651N02809W 0638 F350 5558N02001W 0710 5458N01501W MS53 311/34 KT GSTBO DDL XXH 010638 F28A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL246 5307N05646W 0637 F370 5530N05000W 0713 5900N04000W MS52 032/8 KT N171DZ QXS YAY 010637 F02A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL980 5850N02737W 0637 F390 5800N02000W 0705 SUNOT MS47 319/26 KT N27908 DDL XXN 010637 L90A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR89U 5654N02824W 0636 F370 5600N02000W 0708 RESNO MS50 314/36 KT FGSQE DDL KEF 010638 F53A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS204 5640N00817W 0636 F360 GOMUP 0644 5800N02000W MS52 273/47 KT N578UP QXS GLA 010636 F22A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
45 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 over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Scottish Highlands, 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 38 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 28 minutes early.
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 turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Flight Timeline 8h 49min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:29
Light
3:29-3:58
Light
3:58-4:27
Light
4:27-4:56
Smooth
4:56-5:25
Light
5:25-5:54
Light
5:54-6:23
Light
6:23-6:52
Light
6:52-7:21
Light
7:21-7:50
Light
7:50-8:19
Light
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
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport - Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
3 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
20 kt G30 (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.
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.