MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
BOS
Logan International
Distance
2,956 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 55m
Route Information
Departure

MAD (MAD)

Distance

5,475.4 km (2,956.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

BOS (BOS)

Flight Time

500 minutes (8h 20m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 5 bumpier stretches, about 500 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:30 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:30-6:52 · light bumps (~322 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:52-7:21 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:21-8:20 · Landing · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → BOS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP OCN508 4613N01825W 1134 F371 4600N02000W 1144 4400N03000W MS54 186/72 KT DAIKA DDL XXF 301135 J21A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TOM414 4511N02442W 1134 F400 4400N03000W 1205 4000N04000W MS51 332/43 KT PHTFK DDL XXF 301134 L35A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX9623 4731N05154W 1134 F370 4800N05000W 1143 4900N04000W MS58 269/85 KT N855FD QXS YYT 301135 F69A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM741 4535N02823W 1133 F360 4501N03001W 1143 3801N04001W MS49 257/33 KT PHBKI QXT AME 301134 L38A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC481 4624N03300W 1131 F320 4700N04000W 1217 4800N05000W MS50 309/67 KT CGOIP QXT IGW 301132 J49A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

45 minutes and 1 hour 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 North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 57 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 32 minutes.

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.

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
Flight Timeline 8h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:29
Light
3:29-3:58
Light
3:58-4:27
Light
4:27-4:56
Light
4:56-5:25
Light
5:25-5:54
Light
5:54-6:23
Light
6:23-6:52
Light
6:52-7:21
Moderate
7:21-7:50
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
3 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BOS Logan International - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a21n
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.