Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Delta Air Lines
DTW
AMS
DL134
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW
→
AMS
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 50m
Duration
3,414 nm
Distance
39,000 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 DTW → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP JDI24W 5435N05326W 0629 F340 5500N05000W 0643 5600N04000W MS50 296/67 KT SPEFF QXS YAY 160629 M03A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL924 5356N 05330W 0628 F350 M48 295/68 5559N 04959W 0649 5959N 03959W KT N642UA DDL YAY 160628 F75A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW21ML 5546N 04633W 0627 F390 M46 270/26 5600N 04000W 0653 5630N 03000W KT GYMMK DDL UAK 160627 F85A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL978 5740N 04616W 0627 F350 M48 271/12 5959N 03959W 0657 6159N 03000W KT N67134 DDL UAK 160627 F87A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE690 5735N 04559W 0625 F340 M50 270/21 5930N 04000W 0654 6200N 03000W KT TFIAA QXS UAK 160625 J85A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Scottish Highlands – these areas 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 71 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 52 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 50min
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
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Light
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Light
4:26-4:55
Light
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
Light
6:22-6:51
Light
6:51-7:20
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
22 kt G36 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G26 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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
Today
a339
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.