Qatar Airways HKG DOH QR8417
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
HKG → DOH
QR8417 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:55 HKS
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 15m
Duration
3,397 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong to Hamad International Airport, Doha.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 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 crossing the South China Sea, across the Thar Desert, and crossing the Persian Gulf – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 85 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 89 minutes.

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 9h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Moderate
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
Light
7:18-7:47
Light
7:47-8:16
Light
8:16-8:45
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
HKG Hong Kong International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (100°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DOH Hamad International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (80°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
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.