Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to London Heathrow Airport, London.
British Airways
EWR
LHR
BA9602
British Airways · Live forecast
EWR
→
LHR
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 22m
Duration
3,003 nm
Distance
39,000 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ACY UA /OV SIE245008/TM 0034/FL015/TP C150/RM LLWS +/-30 KT SFC-015 DURC RY10 WWD
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR343 4851N05150W 0031 F390 4900N05000W 0039 4959N04000W MS47 293/71 KT FHRBB QXS YYT 160031 L74A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS928 4939N05126W 0030 F290 5000N05000W 0037 5200N04000W MS48 291/58 KT SEDMR DDL YYT 160030 J50A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM696 5457N 02153W 0030 F390 M56 251/70 5459N 02000W 0037 RESNO KT PHAKE QXT EUA 160030 J90A
13m ago
Light
SWF UA /OV 5NY5/TM 0023/FL110/TP C68A/TB LGT MOD
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
20 minutes, 2 hours, and 4 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:29
Moderate
2:29-2:58
Light
2:58-3:27
Light
3:27-3:56
Moderate
3:56-4:25
Light
4:25-4:54
Light
4:54-5:23
Light
5:23-5:52
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
Wind
18 kt G32 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR
London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G27 (270°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
7°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
b763
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.
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.