IST
İstanbul Airport
✈
ALG
Houari Boumediene
Distance
1,218 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 3m
Route Information
Departure

IST (IST)

Distance

2,255.5 km (1,217.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

ALG (ALG)

Estimated Flight Time

183 minutes (3h 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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AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport to Houari Boumediene.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the Adriatic Sea, over the Apennines, crossing the Mediterranean Sea, and over the Atlas 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 29 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.

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 3h 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Smooth
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:15
Light
2:15-2:43
Smooth
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
IST İstanbul Airport - Departure
Wind
22 kt G32 (50°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ALG Houari Boumediene - Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
3 kt (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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