United Airlines IAD ZRH UA52
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → ZRH
UA52 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:37
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 37m
Duration
3,603 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → ZRH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SIA23 5401N01719W 0747 F370 DOGAL 0755 BEXET MS61 250/100 KT 9VSGE QXT EUA 160747 J45A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN9LT 5201N01903W 0746 F330 LIMRI 0804 XETBO MS55 240/87 KT EIXLW DDL IG1 160747 J97A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW29C 5309N 02858W 0745 F390 M44 220/62 5400N 02000W 0820 DOGAL KT GVIIV DDL XXF 160745 F89A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP CLX72W 5311N 02843W 0743 F380 M44 217/71 5400N 02000W 0818 DOGAL KT LXSCV QXT IGW 160743 F96A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP N371JL 5310N 02849W 0742 F400 M46 221/61 5400N 02000W 0819 DOGAL KT N371JL DDL IG1 160742 M71A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Zürich Airport, Zurich.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 40 minutes, 2 hours 35 minutes, and 2 hours 45 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.

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 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 53 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 37min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Moderate
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:07
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
ZRH Zürich Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (250°)
Sky
Broken
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.