Your Flight
We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.
United Airlines
SFO
EWR
UA2248
United Airlines · Live forecast
SFO
→
EWR
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 26m
Duration
2,224 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 SFO → EWR
5 pilot reports along this route
1 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
DEN UA /OV FINAL RWY 34R/TM 0502/FLDURD/TP CRJ2/TB LT TURB/IC NEG
9m ago
Moderate
TOL UA /OV KTOL/TM 0502/FL020/TP B738/TB MOD/RM DURC
9m ago
Moderate
UNU UA /OV UNU/TM 0501/FL360/TP A321/TB MOD CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0500/FL012/TP B737/SK BASES 010
11m ago
Moderate
JOT UUA /OV JOT240025/TM 0500/FL150/TP A320/TB MOD 170-160 SEV 150-140
11m ago
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8,000 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
2 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 Sierra Nevada, 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 81 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 5h 26min
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
3:00-3:29
Light
3:29-3:58
Light
3:58-4:27
Light
4:27-4:56
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
SFO
San Francisco International Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (300°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°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.
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.