Your Flight
We analysed more than 16,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
DTW (DTW)
Distance
8,504.8 km (4,592.2 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
610 minutes (10h 10m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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 → IST
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ICE820 5433N05838W 0358 F350 ENNSO 0408 5900N05000W MS52 268/16 KT TFICA QXS YHO 020358 F09A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM166 5427N06018W 0353 F390 HOIST 0407 5600N05000W MS54 283/16 KT PHBKK QXS YHO 020353 L45A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY003 5704N02758W 0350 F360 5701N03000W 0358 5601N04000W MS52 309/20 KT 4XEDA QXT AOE 020350 L37A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP DHK362 5837N02720W 0349 F320 5832N03001W 0400 5702N04001W MS49 316/30 KT GDHLJ DDL KEF 020349 F52A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY003 5705N02728W 0348 F360 5701N03000W 0358 5601N04000W MS52 312/23 KT 4XEDA QXT AOE 020348 L36A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
39 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, over the Scottish Highlands, over the Alps, and over the Carpathian 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 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 38 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
Flight Timeline 10h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:40
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Departure
Wind
10 kt (50°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
15 kt (50°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°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.
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.