Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
United Airlines
EWR
MAD
UA51
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR
→
MAD
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 40m
Duration
3,126 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 → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SWR65 4525N04211W 0419 F340 4558N03959W 0430 4658N03000W MS44 230/36 KT HBJNK DDL XXH 170419 F78A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL52 4618N04839W 0418 F350 4758N03959W 0502 4858N03000W MS46 229/75 KT N833MH QXS YYT 170418 F57A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP CFMFL 4759N04017W 0418 F430 4800N04000W 0419 4800N03000W MS62 226/39 KT CFMFL DDL IG1 170418 A73A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA892 4603N02132W 0418 F350 4600N02000W 0426 4600N01500W MS50 026/50 KT CFNNW DDL XXF 170418 F72A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL288 4622N04821W 0417 F340 4758N03959W 0458 4858N03000W MS44 232/77 KT N836MH QXS YYT 170417 F55A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 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 53 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 30 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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:50
Light
4:50-5:18
Light
5:18-5:46
Light
5:46-6:14
Light
6:14-6:42
Light
6:42-7:10
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
11 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
19°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
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.