Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
ATL (ATL)
Distance
9,247.9 km (4,993.5 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
630 minutes (10h 30m)
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 ATL → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR352 5201N05001W 0021 F360 5149N05432W 0043 4746N06936W MS52 237/25 KT FGSQX QXS YAY 010021 F45A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL132 5020N04837W 0017 F390 5200N04000W 0055 5300N03000W MS48 259/60 KT N568DZ DDL XXH 010017 J90A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS924 5215N05024W 0015 F350 5230N05000W 0017 5600N04000W MS51 224/25 KT SEDMO DDL YAY 010015 J36A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL124 5502N03116W 0013 F370 5459N03000W 0018 5359N02000W MS53 323/47 KT N13013 DDL XXF 010013 L31A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS904 5034N05138W 0012 F380 5058N04958W 0020 5458N03958W MS49 251/51 KT LNRKN DDL YYT 010012 J27A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Carpathian Mountains – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 45 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 32 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 10h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
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
Wind
6 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
16 kt (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°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.