United Airlines EWR GVA UA956
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR → GVA
UA956 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:30 ED
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 29m
Duration
3,361 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 → GVA
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BOX451 5108N 02848W 0848 F370 M47 222/82 5158N 02000W 0924 5158N 01500W KT DAERA QXT AME 160848 F52A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL102 5007N 02906W 0848 F370 M46 218/68 5059N 02000W 0926 5059N 01500W KT N793UA DDL XXN 160848 F06A
3m ago
Light
BDL UA /OV KBDL360012/TM 0847/FL045/TP B762/TB OCNL LGT
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL228 5134N 02526W 0847 F350 M56 219/134 5200N 02000W 0909 LIMRI KT N13113 DDL IG1 160847 F30A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL36 5008N 02904W 0847 F330 M47 223/131 5100N 02000W 0925 DINIM KT N841MH QXT AOE 160847 F76A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva.

Your Journey Beta

4 hours 25 minutes and 6 hours 30 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, and over the Alps – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 29min
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
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-6:59
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
GVA Geneva Cointrin International Airport — Arrival
Wind
2 kt (240°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
3°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.