EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Distance
3,126 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 17m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

5,789.7 km (3,126.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

MAD (MAD)

Flight Time

455 minutes (7h 35m)

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 338 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:57 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 1:57-6:09 · light bumps (~252 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:09-6:37 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:37-7:35 · Landing · light bumps (~58 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 → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM708 4438N01424W 0952 F390 GONAN 0955 TAMEL MS56 277/46 KT PHBKA QXS VGO 250952 L09A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP IBE03HT 4456N04108W 0950 F370 4500N04000W 0956 4600N03000W MS45 233/81 KT ECLUX DDL XXN 250950 J66A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM798 4318N01546W 0950 F350 4459N01358W 1006 4842N01028W MS45 294/43 KT PHBVN QXT EUA 250951 F44A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY014 4711N03216W 0948 F350 4758N02959W 0958 4958N01959W MS48 001/114 KT 4XEDL QXT AME 250948 L84A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR166G 4631N03125W 0946 F390 4700N03000W 0953 5030N02000W MS58 238/97 KT GVSRB DDL X3A 250946 J26A
9m 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 30 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 44 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 32 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 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:25
Light
2:25-2:53
Light
2:53-3:21
Light
3:21-3:49
Light
3:49-4:17
Light
4:17-4:45
Light
4:45-5:13
Light
5:13-5:41
Light
5:41-6:09
Light
6:09-6:37
Moderate
6:37-7:05
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt
Sky
NSC
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.

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