EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Distance
172 nm
Altitude
24,000 ft
Est. Duration
0h 57m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

319.3 km (172.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

DCA (DCA)

Flight Time

98 minutes (1h 38m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 24,000 ft (Flight Level 240)

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 → DCA
12 pilot reports along this route
6 / 12
Reporting smooth
2 / 12
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ISP UA /OV DPK/TM 2051/FL170/TP E75S/TA M9/IC LGT RIME
8m ago
Smooth
AVP UA /OV AVP/TM 2050/FL013/TP A320/SK OVC014/RM FIELD IN SITE AT 013
9m ago
Smooth
JFK UA /OV DPK/TM 2045/FL170/TP E545/TB CONT LGT OCNL MOD
14m ago
Smooth
AVP UA /OV AVP/TM 2045/FL015/TP CL60/SK OVC015/WX RA/RM REPORTED FIELD IN SITE AT 015
14m ago
Moderate
MDT UA /OV HAR20032/TM 2045/FL080/TP A320/TB MOD
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian 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 26 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 1h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Smooth
0:49-1:18
Smooth
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt G18 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
32°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 → DCA through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.