Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Delta Air Lines
ATL
AMS
DL70
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
ATL
→
AMS
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 35m
Duration
3,816 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N889CH 5419N03739W 2144 F430 5400N04000W 2154 5100N05000W MS46 337/22 KT N889CH DDL XXH 162144 F68A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 5646N02647W 2130 F380 5700N03000W 2143 5700N04000W MS39 342/10 KT GVDIA DDL XXN 162130 L71A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP NBT40H 5440N02743W 2128 F380 5502N03000W 2139 5502N04001W MS40 282/19 KT GCKOF QXT EUA 162129 L63A
19m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL979 5415N01336W 2125 F340 DOGAL 2133 5500N02000W MS48 224/95 KT N21108 DDL BLY 162125 F99A
22m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR012 5612N02726W 2122 F400 5630N03000W 2132 5600N04000W MS38 289/11 KT FHUVE QXT EUA 162122 J30A
25m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
29 minutes and 3 hours 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 Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 62 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 50 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:21
Light
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Smooth
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
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
4 kt (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (210°)
Sky
Few
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
Today
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.