DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
MBJ
Sangster International Airport
Distance
1,450 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 34m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

2,686.1 km (1,450.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

MBJ (MBJ)

Estimated Flight Time

214 minutes (3h 34m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 3 bumpier stretches, about 214 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:45 · Takeoff · light bumps (~165 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:45-3:14 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:14-3:34 · Landing · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → MBJ
4 pilot reports along this route
4 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
FXE UA /OV FXE090001/TM 1133/FL016/TP HDJT/SK SCT008 BKN012/RM DURC
9m ago
Smooth
MIA UA /OV MIA080015/TM 1127/FL030/TP A21N/TB SMOOTH/RM DURD
15m ago
Smooth
OPF UA /OV KOPF 093002/TM 1121/FL005/TP BE350/SK OVC-BASE007
21m ago
Smooth
AGS UA /OV HOMRU/TM 1120/FL040/TP PA32/RM CLEAR SMOOTH RIDE
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours and 3 hours 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 Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 54 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 15 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.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 34min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Light
2:16-2:45
Light
2:45-3:14
Moderate
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
5 kt (320°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MBJ Sangster International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (160°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
27°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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide DTW → MBJ, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.