EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport
Distance
1,706 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
4h 8m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

3,160.4 km (1,706.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

SLC (SLC)

Flight Time

314 minutes (5h 14m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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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 → SLC
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DTW UA /OV OZW/TM 2054/FL170/TP E170/TB SMOOTH
3m ago
Smooth
FNT UA /OV FNT/TM 2052/FLDESC/TP CRJ7/SK BASES 030 BKN
5m ago
Smooth
ISP UA /OV DPK/TM 2051/FL170/TP E75S/TA M9/IC LGT RIME
6m ago
Smooth
AVP UA /OV AVP/TM 2050/FL013/TP A320/SK OVC014/RM FIELD IN SITE AT 013
7m ago
Smooth
PTK UA /OV PSI/TM 2050/FLDURC/TP C550/SK BASES OVC030
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City.

Your Journey Beta

29 minutes and 1 hour 20 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 over the Rocky Mountains – 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 61 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 27 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 5h 14min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:56
Light
1:56-2:24
Light
2:24-2:52
Light
2:52-3:20
Light
3:20-3:48
Light
3:48-4:16
Moderate
4:16-4:44
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
4 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (160°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
34°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, not a forecast. Glide EWR → SLC through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.