Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Buffalo Niagara International, Buffalo.
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
✈
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International
Route Information
Departure
IAD (IAD)
Distance
456.3 km (246.4 nautical miles)
Arrival
BUF (BUF)
Estimated Flight Time
73 minutes (1h 13m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 24,000 ft (Flight Level 240)
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 IAD → BUF
15 pilot reports along this route
11 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 2310/FL035/TP B738/RM BASES 3500
6m ago
Smooth
IAD UA /OV IAD/TM 2305/FLDURC/TP B788/SK BKN030-066
11m ago
Moderate
ROC UA /OV ROC224001/TM 2302/FL035/TP CRJ9/TB MOD TURB SFC-035 SMOOTH ABOVE
14m ago
Smooth
ITH UUA /OV ITH/TM 2256/FL020/TP GLF5/RM LLWS +/-30 KT SFC-020 ON FINAL RY14 KITH
20m ago
Smooth
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 2255/FL140/TP E75L/TA M07/IC LGT RIME
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 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.
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Flight Timeline 1h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:37
Light
0:37-0:58
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 — Departure
Wind
14 kt G25 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G35 (160°)
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.
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.