Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa.
Porter
PHX
YOW
PD638
Porter · Live forecast
PHX
→
YOW
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 30m
Duration
1,812 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying PHX → YOW
4 pilot reports along this route
2 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
MLI UA /OV MZV/TM 0312/FL360/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0312/FL010/TP B737/SK BASES 010
10m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 0310/FL016/TP E170/RM GAIN OF 15 KNOTS AT 1000 FT
12m ago
Moderate
PUB UA /OV PUB160015/TM 0301/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-30
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
22 minutes, 1 hour 15 minutes, and 4 hours 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 and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas 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 78 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few 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.
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Flight Timeline 6h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
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
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Departure
Wind
6 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
YOW
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G30 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°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.
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.