Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Cancún International Airport, Cancún.
Southwest Airlines
DEN
CUN
WN601
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DEN
→
CUN
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 50m
Duration
1,452 nm
Distance
35,000 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 DEN → CUN
4 pilot reports along this route
2 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ASE UA /OV ASE360010/TM 1623/FL140/TP C6BA/TA M11/IC MOD RIME
11m ago
Smooth
AXX UA /OV TBE323017/TM 1619/FL350/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CAT/RM ZAB FDCS
15m ago
Smooth
EGE UA /OV KEGE/TM 1615/FL130/TP A319/SK BKN055 OVC075/WX FV10SM/TA M03/WV 00000KTS/RM BASES AT 125 ON FINAL
19m ago
Moderate
LCH UA /OV KLCH130020/TM 1614/FL400/TP C560/TB MOD/RM ZHU
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 40 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 crossing the Gulf of Mexico – 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 91 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 25 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 3h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:15
Light
1:15-1:42
Light
1:42-2:09
Light
2:09-2:36
Light
2:36-3:03
Moderate
3:03-3:30
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
DEN
Denver International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CUN
Cancún International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
15 kt (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
30°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.