Klm AUS AMS KL668
Klm · Live forecast
AUS → AMS
KL668 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:05 CD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 20m
Duration
4,412 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Set an alert before your flight Beta
You still have 21 hours before departure. We'll notify you if this forecast changes.
💙
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AUS → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA844 5653N04727W 0205 F370 5900N04000W 0237 6100N03000W MS48 257/31 KT CGFAJ DDL UAK 160205 J61A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM616 5500N 06048W 0204 F370 M49 278/67 5501N 06002W 0207 HOIST KT PHBKG QXS YHO 160204 L03A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP SVA062 5655N04722W 0204 F350 5900N04000W 0235 6100N03000W MS49 251/26 KT HZARB QXS UAK 160204 L88A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI7481 5554N04605W 0159 F300 5500N05000W 0218 NEEKO MS54 290/27 KT N862GT DDL UAK 160159 F96A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP N215CL 5655N03118W 0159 F430 5600N04000W 0239 5400N05000W MS50 234/52 KT N215CL DDL IG1 160159 L31A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,000 data points analyzed
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,000 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 15 minutes, 6 hours, and 8 hours 30 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Scottish Highlands – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 66 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 9h 20min
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
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Smooth
5:27-5:56
Moderate
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Light
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Light
7:52-8:21
Light
8:21-8:50
Moderate
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
AUS Austin-bergstrom International — Departure
Wind
30 kt G40 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
22 kt G34 (290°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
b772
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.