AMS
Schiphol
✈
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Distance
3,414 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 56m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

6,323.5 km (3,414.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

DTW (DTW)

Flight Time

515 minutes (8h 35m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 5 bumpier stretches, about 429 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-0:59 · smooth
  • 0:59-1:28 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:28-1:57 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:57-3:24 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:24-4:21 · smooth
  • 4:21-8:35 · Landing · light bumps (~254 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 AMS → DTW
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N799LG 5350N05429W 1719 F430 LOMSI 1732 4722N06718W MS51 270/64 KT N799LG DDL IG1 301719 L94A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL935 5609N00900W 1718 F380 GOMUP 1725 6201N01959W MS56 321/100 KT N24988 QXS BRR 301718 L63A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA819 5402N05352W 1718 F400 LOMSI 1735 4745N06935W MS52 250/54 KT CGHLM DDL YAY 301718 J94A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW6MC 5833N03056W 1715 F370 5831N04000W 1751 5701N05001W MS45 350/33 KT GZBKA DDL XXF 301715 L54A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR109V 5726N02922W 1714 F380 5730N03000W 1717 5730N04000W MS46 224/39 KT GVGEM DDL XXF 301714 J74A
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 Schiphol, Amsterdam to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.

Your Journey Beta

24 minutes and 1 hour 35 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 Scottish Highlands 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 41 minutes.

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
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 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:21
Smooth
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
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
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
7 kt (90°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
IFR - Low visibility, delays likely
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°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.

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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. Glide AMS → DTW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.