EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Distance
423 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 27m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

783.5 km (423.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

DTW (DTW)

Flight Time

126 minutes (2h 6m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

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 → DTW
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
HPN UA /OV HPN/TM 2149/FLDURA/TP E145/SK OVC014/RM RWY16
4m ago
Moderate
ISP UA /OV ISP/TM 2138/FLDURD/TP C510/TB MOD CHOP/RM +/- 5 KTS
15m ago
Smooth
HFD UA /OV KHFD/TM 2138/FLDURD/TP E55P/SK SCT024
15m ago
Smooth
YNG UA /OV YNG/TM 2137/FLDURC/TP C130/SK BASES SCT027 THICKER LAYER OVER MOSKI
16m ago
Light
PIT UA /OV AFJ/TM 2137/FL030/TP LJ60/WX -RA/TB LGT CHOP/RM FAIRLY SMOOTH LANDED RY27
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 33 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 06min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:46
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Departure
Wind
10 kt G18 (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Arrival
Wind
14 kt G21 (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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 → DTW through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.