EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Distance
557 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 48m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

1,031.2 km (556.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

SDF (SDF)

Estimated Flight Time

108 minutes (1h 48m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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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 → SDF
15 pilot reports along this route
8 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
JFK UA /OV DPK/TM 2045/FL170/TP E545/TB CONT LGT OCNL MOD
11m ago
Moderate
MDT UA /OV HAR20032/TM 2045/FL080/TP A320/TB MOD
11m ago
Smooth
LOZ UA /OV LOZ025010/TM 2044/FL340/TP B737/SK SKC/TB NEG
12m ago
Smooth
ALB UA /OV GBR350010/TM 2043/FL130/TP B738/RM LGTNG STRIKE
13m ago
Smooth
CRW UA /OV HVQ120030/TM 2043/FL200/TP CRJ7/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville.

Your Journey Beta

36 minutes, 1 hour, and 1 hour 15 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 53 knots.

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 1h 48min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:43
Moderate
0:43-1:06
Moderate
1:06-1:28
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
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
32°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, not a forecast. Glide EWR → SDF through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.