Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Brussels Airport, Zaventem.
United Airlines
EWR
BRU
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United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR
→
BRU
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 25m
Duration
3,190 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH4W 4920N04829W 0232 F390 5058N03959W 0311 5158N03000W MS47 201/77 KT DAIVC DDL YYT 170232 J02A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP ICL991 5205N03705W 0232 F320 5200N04000W 0245 5000N05000W MS39 222/19 KT OOACF DDL XXN 170232 F85A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH411 5400N01644W 0232 F400 5359N01500W 0240 5359N01400W MS52 019/21 KT DAIXW DDL TRE 170232 J36A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR87F 5301N01722W 0232 F390 5259N01500W 0243 5259N01400W MS56 355/42 KT HBJME DDL BLY 170232 J45A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP N60CD 4920N06004W 0230 F410 ALLRY 0306 5100N05000W MS39 221/20 KT N60CD DDL YGR 170230 F74A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
4 hours 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 19 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Smooth
5:28-5:57
Smooth
5:57-6:26
Smooth
6:26-6:55
Smooth
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
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
11 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
BRU
Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (320°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
16°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
boeing 787-10 dreamliner
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.