United Airlines IAD DTW UA6127
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → DTW
UA6127 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:05
Also sold as: UA3554 United Airlines
71
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 50m
Duration
333 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → DTW
3 pilot reports along this route
2 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
KADW UA /OV 19R ARR/TM 0743/FL005/TP C17/SK OVC005
25m ago
Moderate
DTW UA /OV KDTW035004/TM 0740/FL010/TP A320/SK BKN025/TB MOD CHOP/IC NEG
28m ago
Smooth
RIC UA /OV RIC340003/TM 0735/FL013/TP E75L
33m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.

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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 83 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 6h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Moderate
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Moderate
Landing
Smooth
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
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Arrival
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
22 kt G36 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.
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.