Qatar Airways MIA RUH QR8597
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
MIA → RUH
QR8597 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:30 ED
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
14h 55m
Duration
6,479 nm
Distance
39,000 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 MIA → RUH
7 pilot reports along this route
7 / 7
Reporting smooth
0 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP GAF927 4617N 01845W 0203 F360 M59 268/50 4600N 02000W 0211 4530N 03000W KT 1001 DDL XXF 160203 J34A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2156 4406N 03414W 0201 F390 M63 224/91 4600N 03000W 0223 4830N 02000W KT GVIIT DDL XXH 160201 F15A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM188 4345N03653W 0200 F350 4700N03000W 0236 4930N02000W MS57 230/105 KT PHBVS QXT AME 160200 F81A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2156 4358N03429W 0159 F390 4600N03000W 0223 4830N02000W MS63 225/92 KT GVIIT DDL XXH 160159 F12A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX004 4511N03454W 0156 F340 4401N04001W 0231 4101N05001W MS55 348/115 KT N815AM DDL XXN 160156 L66A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
23,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 23,000 data points along your route from Miami International Airport, Miami to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh.

Your Journey Beta

7 hours 25 minutes, 8 hours, and 8 hours 40 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 North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, over the Apennines, and across the Syrian Desert – 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 58 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 71 minutes early.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 14h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Moderate
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:29
Light
12:29-12:58
Light
12:58-13:27
Light
13:27-13:56
Light
13:56-14:25
Smooth
Landing
Moderate
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G25 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RUH King Khaled International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (300°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
22°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.