Your Flight
We analysed more than 21,500 data points along your route from Hamad International Airport, Doha to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
Qatar Airways
DOH
IAD
QR709
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
DOH
→
IAD
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 55m
Duration
6,008 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DOH → IAD
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH471 5313N04817W 0213 F380 5359N04000W 0248 5459N03000W MS46 278/28 KT DABPM DDL XXH 160215 L69A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR87F 5504N02912W 0212 F390 5530N02000W 0247 RESNO MS51 232/66 KT HBIFB DDL X1A 160212 J30A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP N888HH 5317N04757W 0212 F410 5400N04000W 0244 5400N03000W MS46 266/34 KT N888HH QXT AOE 160213 F69A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC116 5239N04715W 0212 F310 5400N04000W 0248 5500N03000W MS54 281/27 KT CGOJQ QXT IGW 160213 J08A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH443 5604N 02448W 0203 F330 M56 240/128 5558N 02000W 0219 ETARI KT DABPD DDL XXH 160203 L38A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 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 Carpathian Mountains, over the Scottish Highlands, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 58 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 83 minutes.
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.
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Flight Timeline 9h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:29
Light
7:29-7:58
Smooth
7:58-8:27
Light
8:27-8:56
Light
8:56-9:25
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
DOH
Hamad International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (80°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G22 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°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.
airbus a350-941
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.