Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,000 data points along your route from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta.
Delta Air Lines
SEA
ATL
DL560
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
SEA
→
ATL
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 43m
Duration
1,892 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 SEA → ATL
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PAE UA /OV PAE010002/TM 2308/FL021/TP C172/WX 3SM/RM FOG NORTH OF PAE
6m ago
Moderate
PAE UA /OV PAE/TM 2300/FL050/TP M20P/TB MDT 050 LGT-MDT 040
14m ago
Smooth
PDX UA /OV PDX045015/TM 2255/FL040/TP C172/IC TRACE ICE 040
19m ago
Smooth
FAM UUA /OV FAM/TM 2254/FL330/TP LJ60/RM MTN WAVE +/- 500FT ZKC FDC CW
20m ago
Smooth
FAM UA /OV FAM/TM 2254/FL390/TP CL60/RM MTN WAVE +/- 80KTS ZKC FDC CW
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
23 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 over the Rocky Mountains 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 29 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.
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Flight Timeline 4h 43min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Light
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:18
Light
3:18-3:46
Light
3:46-4:13
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
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport — Departure
Wind
4 kt (30°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G21 (160°)
Sky
Broken
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
boeing 737-932(er)
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.
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.