DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Distance
857 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 36m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

1,586.5 km (856.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

DFW (DFW)

Flight Time

204 minutes (3h 24m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → DFW
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 0206/FL050/TP CRJ9/SK B050
4m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 0202/FL120/TP CRJ9/SK T125
8m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV KSBN/TM 0200/FL030/TP C172/TB NEG TURB
10m ago
Smooth
TOL UA /OV TOL/TM 0152/FLDURD/TP B733/SK OVC038
18m ago
Moderate
CMH UA /OV 30NW CMH/TM 0150/FL100/TP E75L/TB MOD
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 29 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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
Flight Timeline 3h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Smooth
2:10-2:37
Light
2:37-3:04
Smooth
Landing
Moderate
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
10 kt (30°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Arrival
Wind
15 kt (10°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
31°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.