EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
Distance
3,003 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 1m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

5,561.6 km (3,003.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

LHR (LHR)

Flight Time

435 minutes (7h 15m)

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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 376 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:59-2:26 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:26-2:55 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:55-7:15 · Landing · light bumps (~260 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL78 5208N03855W 0953 F370 5259N03000W 1028 5259N02000W MS42 245/65 KT N718AN QXT AOE 250953 F87A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP N889LS 5449N03242W 0952 F390 5500N03000W 1002 5500N02000W MS46 241/72 KT N889LS QXT AME 250952 F19A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW186 5016N04831W 0951 F410 5129N04000W 1027 5229N03000W MS48 300/53 KT GZBJJ DDL XXH 250951 L58A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL769 5349N02858W 0949 F390 5159N02001W 1024 DINIM MS47 247/101 KT N61115 DDL XXF 250949 L91A
8m ago
Light
SMQ UA /OV BWZ/TM 0945/FL400/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP
12m 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 London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 45 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 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 51 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 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:17
Light
6:17-6:45
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
4 kt (10°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Arrival
Wind
26 kt G43 (270°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
12°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 → LHR, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.