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 EIN122 5454N03437W 0207 F390 5529N03000W 0226 5559N02000W MS47 296/31 KT EIEIL DDL XXN 020207 J56A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC244 5237N05126W 0206 F340 5258N04959W 0214 5500N04000W MS50 251/11 KT CGOKG QXS YAY 020206 J27A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS916 5034N05137W 0206 F390 5058N04959W 0214 5258N03959W MS49 255/27 KT LNRKT DDL XXN 020206 J31A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR357E 5354N03134W 0206 F410 5400N03000W 0212 5500N02000W MS46 303/26 KT FHUVD QXT EUA 020206 J77A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL3 5446N03249W 0205 F350 5458N02959W 0216 5558N02000W MS53 284/49 KT N668UA DDL XXF 020205 F22A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 39 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 38 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
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
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
Smooth
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
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
Wind
7 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
22 kt G32 (50°)
Sky
NSC
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.