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
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL3 5506N04342W 0310 F350 5500N04000W 0325 5500N03000W MS47 238/50 KT N669UA DDL UAK 310310 F49A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL929 5740N04419W 0309 F350 5800N04000W 0326 5900N03000W MS50 133/11 KT N661UA DDL UAK 310309 F07A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8836 5653N02252W 0309 F320 5730N03000W 0341 5800N04000W MS48 255/40 KT A7BTC QXT EUA 310309 F22A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL152 5606N02518W 0302 F370 5600N02000W 0323 PIKIL MS54 264/40 KT N829NW DDL IG1 310302 J98A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT2098 5452N04159W 0258 F390 5500N04000W 0306 5600N03000W MS47 252/50 KT SPLRD DDL XXN 310258 L31A
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
7 hours 20 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 44 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 35 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
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:29
Smooth
3:29-3:58
Light
3:58-4:27
Smooth
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
Moderate
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
8 mi
Wind
8 kt (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.