DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport
Distance
1,284 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 12m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

2,378.0 km (1,284.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

SLC (SLC)

Flight Time

123 minutes (2h 3m)

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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → SLC
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
8
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
CYS UA /OV CYS035030/TM 2140/FL290/TP BCS3/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC
8m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV 15 NE DTW/TM 2139/FL70/TP A319/TA M14/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD
9m ago
Moderate
LNN UA /OV CXR350030/TM 2139/FL350/TP CRJ7/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
9m ago
Light
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 2139/FL135/TP CRJ7/TB INTMT LGT CHOP/RM VERY LIGHT CHOP
9m ago
Moderate
BFF UA /OV BFF270015/TM 2139/FL290/TP CRJ2/TB OCNL MOD /RM ZDVWC
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City.

Your Journey Beta

15 minutes, 25 minutes, and 1 hour 15 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 over the Rocky 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 91 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Moderate
0:48-1:16
Moderate
1:16-1:43
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
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
0°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°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.