DEN
Denver International Airport
✈
IND
Indianapolis International Airport
Distance
846 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 34m
Route Information
Departure

DEN (DEN)

Distance

1,567.6 km (846.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

IND (IND)

Estimated Flight Time

154 minutes (2h 34m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 1 bumpier stretch, about 154 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:34 · Takeoff to landing · light bumps (~154 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → IND
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
2 / 9
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PIA UA /OV PIA/TM 1812/FL150/TP CL60/TA M13/IC LGT RIME
5m ago
Light
JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 1810/FL370/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
C75 UA /OV BDF/TM 1807/FL160/TP B737/TA M09/IC LGT MX 165-180
10m ago
Smooth
COS UA /OV BRK181013/TM 1805/FL390/TP B789/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZDVWC-46
12m ago
Smooth
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 1805/FL380/TP B772/TB NEG
12m 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 Denver International Airport, Denver to Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky 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 60 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 minutes early.

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 34min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:46
Light
1:46-2:14
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
DEN Denver International Airport - Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
6 kt (10°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
IND Indianapolis International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (70°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°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.

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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. Glide DEN → IND, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.