United Airlines IAD DUB UA228
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → DUB
UA228 · Mar 16, 2026 · 23:20
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 0m
Duration
2,950 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 IAD → DUB
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ETH9201 5302N01157W 2143 F400 VENER 2201 5730N02000W MS56 229/72 KT ETAQL DDL ORK 162143 F04A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL941 5305N04942W 2142 F360 5300N05000W 2144 RIKAL MS61 313/162 KT N668UA DDL YAY 162142 F97A
3m ago
Smooth
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2140/FL001/TP B738/SK OVC001/RM BASE 150 DURD ILS RY 11
5m ago
Smooth
ALB UUA /OV ALB010001/TM 2140/FL005/TP E145/RM +/-10K FINAL RY 19 ALB
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH3Y 5008N 04944W 2140 F360 M59 322/122 5000N 05000W 2142 ELSIR KT DAIXX DDL XXH 162140 J72A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 10,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Dublin Airport, Dublin.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 74 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 46 minutes early.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
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
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
24 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DUB Dublin Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G28 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°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
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.