Air Canada YYZ ZRH AC880
Air Canada · Live forecast
YYZ → ZRH
AC880 · Jul 17, 2026 · 20:05 ED
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 0m
Duration
3,505 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying YYZ → ZRH
12 pilot reports along this route
11 / 12
Reporting smooth
0 / 12
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM192 5530N02542W 0313 F370 5558N02000W 0336 5558N01500W MS54 266/25 KT PHBQP QXT EUA 170313 F81A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH741 5606N02531W 0313 F350 5600N02000W 0336 PIKIL MS47 253/18 KT 23549S DDL IG1 170313 M21A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL46 5330N02601W 0313 F360 5400N02000W 0340 DOGAL MS52 294/24 KT N817NW DDL IG1 170313 J72A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP MEDVC4C 5433N03522W 0311 F410 5459N03000W 0334 5459N02000W MS59 247/36 KT HZMS4C QXT AOE 170311 A34A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN122 5428N02604W 0310 F390 5458N02000W 0337 5458N01500W MS60 278/27 KT EIEIL DDL XXN 170310 J58A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to Zürich Airport, Zurich.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 45 minutes and 4 hours 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, 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 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 15 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
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
7 mi
Wind
8 kt (150°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ZRH Zürich Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (250°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.

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