United Airlines BOS DEN UA3017
United Airlines · Live forecast
BOS DEN
UA3017 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:00 ED
Also sold as: WN698 Southwest Airlines B6993 Jetblue Airways
30
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
4h 29m
Duration
1,520 nm
Distance
36,000 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 BOS → DEN
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
DTW UA /OV KDTW035004/TM 0740/FL010/TP A320/SK BKN025/TB MOD CHOP/IC NEG
30m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

18 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
2 hours 20 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 over the Appalachian Mountains 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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Flight Timeline 4h 29min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:49
Severe
0:49-1:18
Moderate
1:18-1:47
Severe
1:47-2:16
Severe
2:16-2:45
Moderate
2:45-3:13
Moderate
3:13-3:41
Severe
3:41-4:09
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
BOS Logan International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G31 (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
DEN Denver International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
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
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Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.