EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Distance
616 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 58m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

1,141.1 km (616.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

MDW (MDW)

Estimated Flight Time

118 minutes (1h 58m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

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 → MDW
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
7
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
LAN UA /OV LAN210030/TM 1758/FL190/TP CRJ7/TB OCNL MOD CHOP 190/RM ZOB
6m ago
Smooth
FNT UA /OV FNT270015/TM 1755/FL340/TP A320/TB LGT-MOD 340/RM ZOB
9m ago
Smooth
AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 1751/FLDURGD/TP LJ60/SK BASES 025/TB NEG/RM NEG SHEAR
13m ago
Moderate
IND UA /OV VHP360015/TM 1751/FL210/TP B190/TB CONS MOD CHOP
13m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1750/FL060/TP BE9L/TA M11/IC LGT RIME
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 74 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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 1h 58min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:38
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
15 kt G27 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
20 kt G32 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.