EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
EDI
Edinburgh Airport
Distance
2,832 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 38m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

5,244.8 km (2,832.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

EDI (EDI)

Estimated Flight Time

398 minutes (6h 38m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 4 bumpier stretches, about 311 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:59-1:56 · light bumps (~57 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:56-2:24 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:24-5:40 · light bumps (~196 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:40-6:08 · smooth
  • 6:08-6:38 · Landing · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → EDI
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW8K 5625N02324W 0953 F370 5559N02001W 1006 RESNO MS51 262/100 KT GZBLJ DDL XXF 250954 L96A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL123 5757N01403W 0953 F360 5901N01959W 1020 6001N03000W MS44 283/74 KT N35953 QXS BRR 250953 L20A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW9SW 5749N02424W 0952 F390 5730N02000W 1007 SUNOT MS46 262/83 KT GSTBE DDL XXF 250952 F29A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA801 5720N02221W 0950 F380 5801N03000W 1027 5701N04001W MS48 268/100 KT CFPQB DDL XXN 250950 L30A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP SVA021 5547N03327W 0949 F320 5502N04001W 1022 5302N05001W MS51 231/101 KT HZAK43 QXT AME 250950 F77A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 10,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 15 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 Scottish Highlands – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 62 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 37 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 6h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:56
Light
1:56-2:24
Moderate
2:24-2:52
Light
2:52-3:20
Light
3:20-3:48
Light
3:48-4:16
Light
4:16-4:44
Light
4:44-5:12
Light
5:12-5:40
Light
5:40-6:08
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
Wind
4 kt (10°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EDI Edinburgh Airport - Arrival
Wind
22 kt G38 (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°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.

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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 EWR → EDI, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.