Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco.
United Airlines
BWI
SFO
UA504
United Airlines · Live forecast
BWI
→
SFO
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 19m
Duration
2,130 nm
Distance
40,000 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BWI → SFO
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
7 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
PHL UA /OV OOD079020/TM 1922/FL120/TP E145/TB LGT CHOP
6m ago
Light
ABE UA /OV ETX/TM 1922/FL050/TP PC12/WX -RA/TA 10/TB LGT
6m ago
Light
RWL UA /OV CKW087047/TM 1922/FL320/TP B39M/TB LGT/RM ZDVWC-34
6m ago
Smooth
LAF UA /OV AF/TM 1921/FLDURD/TP CRJ2/SK OVC019
7m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV MDW180010/TM 1920/FL100/TP B38M/SK TOP080/IC TRACE RIME
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 81 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 12 minutes.
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 19min
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
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Moderate
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
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
22 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
SFO
San Francisco International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (280°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
18°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
b738
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.