DEN
Denver International Airport
✈
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
Distance
749 nm
Altitude
31,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 19m
Route Information
Departure

DEN (DEN)

Distance

1,387.5 km (749.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

IAH (IAH)

Flight Time

142 minutes (2h 22m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 1 bumpier stretch, about 122 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:02 · Takeoff · light bumps (~122 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:02-2:22 · Landing · smooth
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → IAH
11 pilot reports along this route
7 / 11
Reporting smooth
2 / 11
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL2164 3702N 10058W 1830 F300 205/033KT
6m ago
Moderate
CRS UA /OV CQY005015/TM 1829/FL110/TP E55/TB MOD/RM DURD 130-110 ZFW29
7m ago
Smooth
OKC UA /OV 1K4/TM 1826/FL022/TP P28A/RM BASES 022
10m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 1824/FL065/TP CRJ7/WX VMC /TB NEG TB ON FINAL RWY34R
12m ago
Moderate
DFW UA /OV CUBAN/TM 1824/FL120/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP 120/RM DURD ZFW37
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 41 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 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:37
Light
1:37-2:02
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
DEN Denver International Airport - Departure
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
6 kt
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (80°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b763
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide DEN → IAH, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.