EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Distance
1,190 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 59m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

2,204.8 km (1,190.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

DFW (DFW)

Flight Time

235 minutes (3h 55m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 235 min in total.
  • 0:00-3:35 · Takeoff · light bumps (~215 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:35-3:55 · Landing · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → DFW
12 pilot reports along this route
9 / 12
Reporting smooth
3 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
1F0 UA /OV ADM010010/TM 1814/FL230/TP BE20/TB NEG/RM ZFW38
4m ago
Smooth
ISP UUA /OV KISP/TM 1809/FL010/TP B737/RM +/-10KTS VAP RWY 24
9m ago
Smooth
BDL UUA /OV KBDL/TM 1806/FLSFC/TP BCS3/RM LLWS +10 -5 KT DURD RY 33
12m ago
Smooth
CDW UUA /OV CDW/TM 1802/FL004/TP PA30/RM LGT TURBULENCE. +-5 KTS ON FINAL RWY 4
16m ago
Smooth
POU UUA /OV 3 MILE FINAL RWY 33 /TM 1801/FL010/TP C172/RM +/- 15
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 52 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 18 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.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:12
Light
2:12-2:40
Light
2:40-3:08
Light
3:08-3:35
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Departure
Wind
17 kt G25 (320°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (90°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b38m
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide EWR → DFW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.