United Airlines EWR FCO UA40
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR → FCO
UA40 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:35 ED
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 20m
Duration
3,721 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → FCO
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP CLX251 5123N03221W 0506 F360 5159N02959W 0517 5259N02000W MS44 227/64 KT LXVCI QXT AME 160507 F61A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL3 5149N03045W 0506 F350 5200N03000W 0509 5300N02000W MS48 216/94 KT N666UA DDL XXN 160506 F53A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL36 5101N01914W 0506 F350 DINIM 0524 ELSOX MS58 247/70 KT N12109 DDL IG1 160506 F73A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL754 5101N01906W 0506 F410 DINIM 0523 ELSOX MS60 267/70 KT N876AL DDL XXF 160506 L96A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH242 5101N01904W 0506 F321 DINIM 0524 ELSOX MS50 247/79 KT 30599A DDL XXF 160506 F30A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 50 minutes, 6 hours, and 8 hours 10 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 Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Apennines – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 51 minutes early.

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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:29
Light
3:29-3:58
Moderate
3:58-4:27
Light
4:27-4:56
Light
4:56-5:25
Light
5:25-5:54
Moderate
5:54-6:23
Light
6:23-6:52
Light
6:52-7:21
Light
7:21-7:50
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
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FCO Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (40°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
11°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
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.

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