Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Route Information
Departure
PHX (PHX)
Distance
3,141.0 km (1,696.0 nautical miles)
Arrival
IAD (IAD)
Flight Time
375 minutes (6h 15m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)
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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This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying PHX → IAD
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
6 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
CRW UA /OV CRW090010/TM 0033/FL030/TP BCS3/TB MOD 030
11m ago
Smooth
MKC UA /OV ANX/TM 0030/FL150/TP B38M/SK TOP155/RM ZKC FDC CW
14m ago
Light
CVG UA /OV CVG/TM 0030/FL050/TP B738/WV LLWS +/- 10 KTS AOB 020/TB LT CHOP AOB 050/RM DURGD
14m ago
Smooth
JLN UA /OV JLN/TM 0023/FL070/TP CRJ7/TA M12/IC LGT RIME 067-088/RM ZKC FDC CW
21m ago
Light
IND UA /OV M20/TM 0019/FL160/TP CRJ2/TB LGT
25m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 30 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 across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian 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 85 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 16 minutes early.
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
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Flight Timeline 6h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:21
Light
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
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
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
32°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G25 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°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.