United Airlines SFO OMA UA5330
United Airlines · Live forecast
SFO → OMA
UA5330 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:10 PD
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Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
5h 31m
Duration
1,242 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Eppley Airfield, Omaha.

Your Journey Beta

49 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Buckle Up

We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 5h 31min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:58
Moderate
0:58-1:25
Severe
1:25-1:52
Moderate
1:52-2:19
Severe
2:19-2:46
Moderate
2:46-3:13
Severe
3:13-3:40
Moderate
3:40-4:07
Moderate
4:07-4:34
Moderate
4:34-5:01
Moderate
Landing
Severe
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
11 kt (290°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
OMA Eppley Airfield — Arrival
Wind
27 kt G40 (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-12°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.