Delta Air Lines DTW MCI DL2761
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW → MCI
DL2761 · Jun 16, 2026 · 15:56 ED · boeing 717-2bd
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 4m
Duration
545 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → MCI
8 pilot reports along this route
4 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SUS UUA /OV SUS/TM 2039/FLUNKN/TP C172/RM LLWS +/- 5KTS 002 AGL AND BLO, DURD RWY 26L
5m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090002/TM 2036/FL015/TP CRJ7/RM LLWS +25 RWY 27R
8m ago
Smooth
MKG UUA /OV MKG123010/TM 2025/FLDURD/TP C414/TB /TB MOD-SEV BLO030
19m ago
Light
IND UA /OV MIE/TM 2025/FL360/TP B8M/TB CONS LGT MOD CHOP
19m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV KSBN/TM 2020/FL026/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/-15 KT DURD RY18 SBN
24m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 83 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 15 minutes.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 04min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
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
Wind
12 kt G25 (220°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MCI Kansas City International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (340°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
26°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
boeing 717-2bd
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.

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