Your Flight
We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from Dubai International Airport, Dubai to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
Emirates
DXB
IAD
EK231
Emirates · Live forecast
DXB
→
IAD
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 35m
Duration
6,131 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 DXB → IAD
6 pilot reports along this route
6 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM204 5352N04501W 0155 F370 5430N04000W 0216 5530N03000W MS45 261/31 KT PHBKR QXT AME 160155 L37A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP MHERI 5713N 02134W 0152 F430 M51 242/64 5800N 03000W 0231 5800N 04000W KT MHERI DDL XXF 160152 A18A
6m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 0145/FL028/TP B738/RM SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
13m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BAL220005/TM 0142/FL90/TP B38M/SK OVC025/TB SMOOTH/RM TOPS 050
16m ago
Smooth
UNV UA /OV KUNV060005/TM 0136/FL029/TP E145/SK OVC029/RM DURD RY24 KUNV
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 4 hours 50 minutes, and 5 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 Carpathian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian 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 54 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 72 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.
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Flight Timeline 10h 35min
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
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Moderate
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
7:45-8:13
Light
8:13-8:41
Smooth
8:41-9:09
Light
9:09-9:37
Light
9:37-10:05
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G22 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.
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.