United Airlines SFO PHX UA574
United Airlines · Live forecast
SFO → PHX
UA574 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:26 PD
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 3m
Duration
565 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SFO → PHX
4 pilot reports along this route
1 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
EED UA /OV BZA080040/TM 1514/FL330/TP B38M/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
6m ago
Smooth
GXF UA /OV GBN016024/TM 1513/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
7m ago
Moderate
EED UA /OV BLH083053/TM 1512/FL340/TP CL60/TB MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
8m ago
Smooth
BXK UA /OV GBN320012/TM 1505/FLUNKN/TP P28A/SK SKC/WX FV10SM/TB NEG/RM SMTH DURD E63
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 43 knots.

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.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
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
11 kt (290°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (290°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°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.