MIA
Miami International Airport
SFO
San Francisco International Airport
Distance
2,243 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
5h 20m
Route Information
Departure

MIA (MIA)

Distance

4,153.7 km (2,242.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

SFO (SFO)

Flight Time

420 minutes (7h 0m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MIA → SFO
8 pilot reports along this route
2 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
MLU UA /OV MLU225050/TM 0209/FL360/TP B752/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
7m ago
Moderate
DFW UA /OV UKW/TM 0206/FL180/TP B739/TB MOD/RM ZFW75
10m ago
Smooth
LFK UA /OV LFK054039/TM 0204/FL360/TP HDJT/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZFW86
12m ago
Smooth
MSY UA /OV KMSY/TM 0203/FL014/TP B737/SK OVC014-TOP045
13m ago
Light
SHV UA /OV EMG06307/TM 0203/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP /RM ZFW86
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
8,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

3 hours 15 minutes, 3 hours 35 minutes, and 4 hours 40 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 crossing the Gulf of Mexico, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – 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 72 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 37 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
Flight Timeline 7h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Moderate
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (130°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SFO San Francisco International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (290°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°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.