DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
✈
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Distance
807 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 28m
Route Information
Departure

DCA (DCA)

Distance

1,494.8 km (807.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

MSP (MSP)

Flight Time

172 minutes (2h 52m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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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 DCA → MSP
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
6 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SBN UA /OV MEGGZ/TM 2255/FL100/TP CRJ9/TB SMOOTH/RM LGT-MOD PRECIP
13m ago
Smooth
LOT UA /OV KLOT/TM 2254/FLDURD/TP FA20/RM LLWS -5 KT SFC-013 RY20 LOT
14m ago
Smooth
MKT UA /OV MKT310025/TM 2244/FL160/TP BE20/SK TOPUNKN/WX SN/TA M04/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM IMC
24m ago
Smooth
ASW UA /OV OLK090025/TM 2243/FL340/TP CRJ7/TB NEG
25m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV GIJ320015/TM 2242/FL210/TP CL35/TA M12/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.

Your Journey Beta

40 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 – conditions there 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 41 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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.

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 2h 52min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Moderate
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:40
Light
1:40-2:06
Light
2:06-2:32
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
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Departure
Wind
4 kt (110°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field - Arrival
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
12 kt G22 (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
bcs3
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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 DCA → MSP through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.