Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.
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EWR
LAX
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EWR
→
LAX
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
6h 26m
Duration
2,128 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → LAX
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PIT UA /OV NESTO-PIT/TM 1625/FL070/TP A320/TB MOD 040-070
5m ago
Light
IND UA /OV ROD/TM 1622/FL290/TP B738/TB LGT
8m ago
Smooth
SUS UUA /OV SUS/TM 1622/FL025/TP 58T/SK BKN027-TOPUNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM LLWS +/-10KTS DURD FINAL RWY26L
8m ago
Light
FMN UA /OV RSK230045/TM 1620/FL125/TP M20T/SK SCT200/WX FV50SM HZ/TA 00/WV 33040KT/TB CONS LGT BLO 090 OCNL LGT 090-125
10m ago
Moderate
FWA UUA /OV FWA270035/TM 1619/FL200/TP A320/TB CONS MOD OVNL SEV 215-195/RM DURD
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
34 minutes and 2 hours 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – 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 81 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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 6h 26min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
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
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
6 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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
boeing 737 max 9
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.