Your Flight
We analysed more than 21,000 data points along your route from Hamad International Airport, Doha to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.
American Airlines
DOH
PHL
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American Airlines · Live forecast
DOH
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PHL
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 30m
Duration
5,896 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 → PHL
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR83U 5537N02526W 0805 F350 5458N02000W 0827 5458N01500W MS54 217/95 KT FGZNB QXT EUA 160805 F56A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH552 5457N02314W 0800 F320 5631N03000W 0833 5701N04000W MS52 225/128 KT ETAYN DDL XXF 160800 J02A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ484 5637N02508W 0759 F410 5600N02000W 0820 ETARI MS45 233/53 KT N484FX DDL XXN 160800 A01A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH569 5349N04353W 0757 F320 5130N05000W 0833 UMESI MS49 295/41 KT 77176A DDL XXN 160757 F96A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW98T 5456N 02158W 0755 F390 M57 352/77 5458N 02000W 0803 RESNO KT GZBKO DDL XXF 160755 L46A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,000 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 59 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 30min
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
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
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
DOH
Hamad International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (80°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
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.