Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.
United Airlines
EWR
PHX
UA2858
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR
→
PHX
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 36m
Duration
1,849 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → PHX
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
8
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
YNG UA /OV YNG/TM 2237/FL230/TP B738/TB CONS MOD CAT/RM ZOB
6m ago
Smooth
ACY UA /OV ACY220001/TM 2236/FL007/TP A320/SK OVC007
7m ago
Smooth
BDL UUA /OV BDL/TM 2236/FLSFC/TP FA10/SK BKN008/RM LLWS +/-17 KTS DURD RY 24
7m ago
Smooth
LVS UA /OV FTI220025/TM 2236/FL290/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
7m ago
Moderate
SAF UA /OV SAF/TM 2235/FL290/TP A321/TB MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, over the Rocky Mountains, and across the Sonoran Desert – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 80 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 22 minutes.
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 5h 36min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Light
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:18
Light
3:18-3:45
Light
3:45-4:12
Light
4:12-4:39
Light
4:39-5:06
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
5 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
33°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
b38m
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.