Atlas Air ATL ZRH 5Y8840
Atlas Air · Live forecast
ATL → ZRH
5Y8840 · Jun 16, 2026 · 16:35 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 54m
Duration
4,067 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → ZRH
11 pilot reports along this route
11 / 11
Reporting smooth
0 / 11
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CSG UA /OV KCSG/TM 2151/FL011/TP CRJ9/SK BKN011
8m ago
Smooth
ARP N78KN 5201N01857W 2149 F410 LIMRI 2205 XETBO MS44 222/55 KT N78KN DDL XXF 162149 F01A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM759 5231N02751W 2145 F340 5200N03000W 2157 4700N04000W MS43 271/41 KT PHBQM QXT AME 162145 F35A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP RJA266 5356N02904W 2135 F350 5259N02000W 2212 LIMRI MS40 288/28 KT JYRBC QXT AME 162135 L24A
24m ago
Smooth
ARP LVL251D 4933N04348W 2134 F380 4830N05000W 2211 MUSAK MS53 302/66 KT ECODB DDL XXN 162134 J64A
25m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Zürich Airport, Zurich.

Your Journey Beta

15 minutes, 37 minutes, and 2 hours 50 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Alps – these areas can sometimes cause 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 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 61 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 54min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Light
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Moderate
6:26-6:55
Light
6:55-7:24
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
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
ZRH Zürich Airport — Arrival
Wind
2 kt (120°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
20°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
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:

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, not a forecast. Glide ATL → ZRH through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.