YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
✈
PDL
João Paulo II Airport
Distance
2,437 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
5h 45m
Route Information
Departure

YYZ (YYZ)

Distance

4,513.0 km (2,436.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

PDL (PDL)

Estimated Flight Time

345 minutes (5h 45m)

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
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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 → PDL
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL915 4426N04628W 0126 F350 4459N04000W 0156 4559N03000W MS43 257/49 KT N78004 DDL XXH 010126 F70A
5m ago
Smooth
BTV UA /OV BTV270015/TM 0122/FL250/TP A21N/TB NEG 330-310/ LGT CHOP 300-260/ NEG 250/RM DURD CYUL
9m ago
Smooth
ARP XACHG 4530N05914W 0120 F450 NICSO 0156 4800N05000W MS54 230/36 KT XACHG DDL YHZ 010120 F17A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL260 4516N05344W 0120 F350 4600N05000W 0137 4600N04000W MS43 238/78 KT N67058 DDL YYT 010120 F68A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL992 4458N05035W 0119 F410 4500N05000W 0122 4600N04000W MS55 240/49 KT N26910 DDL YYT 010119 L87A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
9,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 9,000 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada.

Your Journey Beta

30 minutes, 2 hours 30 minutes, and 5 hours 30 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 50 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 23 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 turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 5h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:23
Light
3:23-3:51
Light
3:51-4:19
Light
4:19-4:47
Light
4:47-5:15
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
8 kt (210°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
PDL João Paulo II Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (220°)
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:

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

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide YYZ → PDL through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.