Your Flight
We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, Oakland.
Fedex
EWR
OAK
FX3806
Fedex · Live forecast
EWR
→
OAK
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 4m
Duration
2,215 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → OAK
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
GXY UA /OV GLL015012/TM 1616/FL255/TP CRJ7/SK TOP 230/TA M30/TB LGT/IC LGT RIME SFC-170/RM ZDVWC-21
7m ago
Light
LAR UA /OV LAR062007/TM 1616/FL340/TP A21N/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-34
7m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DVV/TM 1616/FL380/TP B757/TB CONS CHOP/RM ZDVWC-
7m ago
Smooth
HDN UA /OV CHE/TM 1616/FL350/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-34
7m ago
Smooth
BFF UA /OV BFF/TM 1615/FL120/TP PC12/TA M10/IC TRACE MXD/RM ZDVWC-31
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
8,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 minutes and 2 hours 35 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 36 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 3h 04min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Moderate
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Light
2:16-2:44
Moderate
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
8 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (30°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
boeing 767-3s2f
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.