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
8 pilot reports along this route
8 / 8
Reporting smooth
0 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL27 5228N05513W 0402 F390 5259N05000W 0423 5359N04000W MS40 263/28 KT N27957 DDL YYR 310402 L70A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL288 5557N04028W 0400 F370 5600N04000W 0402 5700N03000W MS47 243/44 KT N13138 DDL UAK 310400 F96A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL220 5730N03941W 0359 F390 5700N03000W 0436 5630N02000W MS48 238/29 KT N407DX DDL UAK 310359 J69A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL909 5746N04301W 0358 F390 5759N04000W 0409 5759N03000W MS45 258/20 KT N26906 DDL UAK 310358 L76A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL182 5755N04306W 0358 F380 5759N04000W 0410 5759N03000W MS47 341/16 KT N19951 DDL UAK 310358 L73A
5m 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
10+ mi
Wind
5 kt (190°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°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.