Qatar Airways DFW BRU QR8186
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
DFW → BRU
QR8186 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:20 CD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 10m
Duration
4,299 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 DFW → BRU
13 pilot reports along this route
12 / 13
Reporting smooth
0 / 13
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL16 5354N05333W 0158 F340 5559N04959W 0220 5959N03959W MS50 279/45 KT N668UA QXS YAY 160158 F74A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS950 5754N04051W 0155 F330 5800N04000W 0158 5900N03000W MS50 239/23 KT SEDMO DDL UAK 160155 J67A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP MHERI 5713N 02134W 0152 F430 M51 242/64 5800N 03000W 0231 5800N 04000W KT MHERI DDL XXF 160152 A18A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL784 5437N05904W 0151 F370 DORYY 0204 5800N05000W MS49 282/69 KT N758AN DDL YAY 160151 F59A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI7481 5629N04307W 0145 F300 5500N05000W 0218 NEEKO MS51 274/30 KT N862GT DDL UAK 160145 F95A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Brussels Airport, Zaventem.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 45 minutes and 8 hours 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 70 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 63 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 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:44
Light
7:44-8:12
Moderate
8:12-8:40
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
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Departure
Wind
30 kt G40 (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (260°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
7°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.