Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Zürich Airport, Zurich.
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
ZRH
Zürich Airport
Route Information
Departure
EWR (EWR)
Distance
6,332.5 km (3,419.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
ZRH (ZRH)
Flight Time
490 minutes (8h 10m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → ZRH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL718 5231N02546W 0116 F390 5300N02000W 0140 MALOT MS50 294/41 KT N823AN QXT AOE 020116 L67A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP BEL5YH 5004N04514W 0115 F390 5059N04000W 0137 5259N03000W MS52 255/93 KT OOSFQ QXT AOE 020115 J61A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN11P 5306N03508W 0115 F350 5400N03000W 0138 5500N02000W MS53 288/55 KT EIXLT DDL IG1 020115 J21A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BBC306 5132N03240W 0115 F370 5158N02959W 0127 5258N02000W MS55 299/46 KT S2AJY QXT AME 020115 L95A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM642 5330N02551W 0114 F370 5359N02000W 0138 5359N01500W MS50 311/35 KT PHBKO QXT AME 020114 L47A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 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.
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 46 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 34 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.
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
Flight Timeline 8h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:48
Smooth
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Light
7:12-7:40
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
11 kt G17 (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ZRH
Zürich Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (120°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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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.
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.