Delta Air Lines BOS RDU DL817
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
BOS → RDU
DL817 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:49 ED
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 13m
Duration
531 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → RDU
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
4 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
RDU UUA /OV RDU/TM 1519/FLDURD/TP B737/SK OVC013/TB LIGHT/RM +/-10KTS
10m ago
Smooth
BAF UA /OV BAF/TM 1516/FL004/TP GL5T/SK OVC004
13m ago
Smooth
PSK UA /OV PSK180040/TM 1516/FL320/TP B737/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD 320/RM ZTLFD-43
13m ago
Smooth
ISP UUA /OV ISP/TM 1515/FLDURGD/TP BCS3/SK BASES002/RM +/- 20KTS/ BASES MINIMUMS
14m ago
Light
HPN UA /OV CMK/TM 1515/FL080/TP B738/WX +RA/TB LGT CHP
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 80 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 15 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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.

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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 2h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:07
Light
1:07-1:30
Light
1:30-1:53
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
BOS Logan International — Departure
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
14 kt G25 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
RDU Raleigh Durham International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G22 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.

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