Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Route Information
Departure
ATL (ATL)
Distance
6,962.7 km (3,759.5 nautical miles)
Arrival
MAD (MAD)
Flight Time
505 minutes (8h 25m)
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 → MAD
6 pilot reports along this route
6 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL633 4525N04815W 0356 F350 4700N04000W 0438 4900N03000W MS46 224/69 KT N14121 DDL YYT 020356 F40A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW6R 4448N03633W 0355 F390 4600N03000W 0427 4700N02000W MS55 282/45 KT GXLEB DDL XXH 020355 J68A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ITY6KC 4517N04848W 0354 F390 4659N04000W 0437 4859N03000W MS55 220/72 KT IITYI QXS YYT 020354 J69A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL288 4514N04858W 0347 F330 4659N04000W 0430 4659N03000W MS40 230/74 KT N836MH QXS YYT 020347 F75A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ673 4510N03851W 0347 F430 4600N03000W 0429 4600N02000W MS57 280/37 KT N673FX DDL XXH 020347 F08A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 20 minutes, 5 hours 15 minutes, and 5 hours 25 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.
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 44 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 35 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 8h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-5:59
Light
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
Light
6:57-7:26
Light
7:26-7:55
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
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (110°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
21°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.