Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.
American Airlines
SAN
PHL
AA3253
American Airlines · Live forecast
SAN
→
PHL
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 4m
Duration
2,055 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 SAN → PHL
7 pilot reports along this route
2 / 7
Reporting smooth
3 / 7
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 0624/FL004/TP B737/RM BASES 004
9m ago
Light
CPS UA /OV TOY340025/TM 0618/FL290/TP CRJ2/TB CONS LGT/RM ZKC FDC DL
15m ago
Moderate
PIA UA /OV PIA062041/TM 0614/FL170/TP B739/TB CONS MOD 170-140
19m ago
Light
CVG UA /OV CVG360020/TM 0612/FLDURGD/TP B738/WX MOD PRECIP/TB LIGHT CHOP TO MOD TB ABOVE 080/ SMOOTH RIDE BELOW 080
21m ago
Light
CVG UA /OV 20 M CVG /TM 0612/FLDURD/TP B738/WX MOD PRECIP/TB LIGHT CHOP OCC MODE TB ABOVE 080, SMOOTH RIDE BELOW 080
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few 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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Flight Timeline 8h 04min
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
2:26-2:54
Light
2:54-3:22
Light
3:22-3:50
Light
3:50-4:18
Light
4:18-4:46
Light
4:46-5:14
Light
5:14-5:42
Light
5:42-6:10
Light
6:10-6:38
Light
6:38-7:06
Light
7:06-7:34
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
SAN
San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (300°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G30 (260°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.
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.