DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
MEM
Memphis International Airport
Distance
531 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 44m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

982.6 km (530.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

MEM (MEM)

Estimated Flight Time

104 minutes (1h 44m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

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. 2 bumpier stretches, about 104 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:20-1:44 · Landing · light bumps (~84 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → MEM
14 pilot reports along this route
8 / 14
Reporting smooth
6 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
VPZ UA /OV CGT117031 /TM 2215 /FL180 /TP E170 /TA M08 /IC TRACE-RIME /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
11m ago
Light
OXI UA /OV OXI260017/TM 2212/FL180/TP E75L/TA M08/TB LGT CHOP/IC TRACE RIME
14m ago
Light
SBN UA /OV IROCK/TM 2208/FL100/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP
18m ago
Smooth
MEM UA /OV MEM/TM 2205/FL350/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZME 34
21m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 2158/FL115/TP E55P/IC NEG DURD
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

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

Your Journey Beta

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

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

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

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots.

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 1h 44min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:42
Light
0:42-1:03
Light
1:03-1:24
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
6 kt (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MEM Memphis International Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
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.

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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 → MEM, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.