United Airlines IAD EDI UA978
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → EDI
UA978 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:20
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 10m
Duration
3,014 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 → EDI
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH449 5354N04447W 0511 F370 5430N04000W 0531 5500N03000W MS46 265/30 KT DAIKQ DDL XXH 160511 J96A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA856 5430N03602W 0511 F370 5500N03000W 0535 5500N02000W MS42 354/44 KT CFVNB DDL XXH 160511 L68A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH706 5705N02701W 0511 F360 5700N03000W 0525 5500N04000W MS51 218/81 KT 70046A DDL XXN 160511 F73A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH894 5600N01342W 0509 F300 PIKIL 0517 5800N02000W MS47 276/116 KT 66163A DDL XXF 160509 F78A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW120 5001N05445W 0508 F410 ALLRY 0521 5100N05000W MS53 295/87 KT GZBJC DDL YDF 160508 L65A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh.

Your Journey Beta

3 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Scottish Highlands – 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 64 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 39 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 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Moderate
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Light
8:15-8:44
Light
8:44-9:13
Light
9:13-9:42
Light
9:42-10:11
Light
10:11-10:40
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
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
EDI Edinburgh Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (240°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
3°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.