Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
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PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Route Information
Departure
YYZ (YYZ)
Distance
3,012.9 km (1,626.8 nautical miles)
Arrival
PHX (PHX)
Flight Time
291 minutes (4h 51m)
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
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 YYZ → PHX
14 pilot reports along this route
10 / 14
Reporting smooth
2 / 14
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 0015/FLSFC/TP E75L/RM PILOT DID NOT RECALL BASES OR TOPS
7m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV GIJ/TM 0009/FL390/TP B737/TB NEG
13m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV GIJ/TM 0009/FL250/TP A320/TB NEG
13m ago
Smooth
C75 UA /OV BDF/TM 0009/FL370/TP E75L/TB NEG/IC SMOOTH
13m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE180010/TM 0006/FL050/TP C25B/SK OVC050-TOPSUNKN
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 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 over the Appalachian Mountains, over the Rocky Mountains, and across the Sonoran 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 44 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 21 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 4h 51min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:21
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport - Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
8 kt (210°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt G19 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
46°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.