EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
BIO
Bilbao
Distance
3,084 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 12m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

5,710.9 km (3,083.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

BIO (BIO)

Estimated Flight Time

432 minutes (7h 12m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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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 EWR → BIO
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SWR23A 4907N02911W 0417 F400 5000N02000W 0459 SOMAX MS50 297/53 KT HBJHF DDL XXF 020417 J74A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP CRL927 4559N01519W 0416 F390 SEPAL 0449 LAPEX MS53 250/29 KT FHLUV QXT EUA 020416 J49A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC188 4819N04837W 0415 F390 4959N04000W 0455 5159N03000W MS49 221/67 KT CGUBA QXS YYT 020415 J91A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL48 4732N04241W 0415 F370 4758N03959W 0428 4958N02959W MS50 261/65 KT N770AN QXT AME 020416 F77A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU33 4833N04233W 0415 F330 4858N03959W 0427 5058N02959W MS42 259/70 KT N4062J QXT IGW 020415 J61A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Bilbao, Bilbao.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 3 hours, and 4 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Pyrenees – these areas can sometimes cause 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 52 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 34 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.

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 7h 12min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:50
Moderate
4:50-5:18
Smooth
5:18-5:46
Smooth
5:46-6:14
Light
6:14-6:42
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Departure
Wind
6 kt (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BIO Bilbao - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (90°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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, not a forecast. Glide EWR → BIO through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.