Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Zürich Airport, Zurich.
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
ZRH
Zürich Airport
Route Information
Departure
EWR (EWR)
Distance
6,332.5 km (3,419.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
ZRH (ZRH)
Flight Time
490 minutes (8h 10m)
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
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 → ZRH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL940 5125N04629W 0404 F370 5158N04000W 0431 5258N03000W MS50 252/86 KT N666UA DDL XXN 310404 F34A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU841 5014N04806W 0404 F350 5058N04000W 0439 5158N03000W MS52 254/107 KT N2188J QXS YYT 310404 J64A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP WJA62 4937N04503W 0404 F350 5000N04000W 0426 5100N03000W MS51 254/96 KT CFBWS QXT IGW 310404 F48A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN9HW 5009N04855W 0404 F340 5100N04000W 0444 5200N03000W MS50 251/114 KT EIXLX DDL YYT 310404 J40A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL242 5249N02218W 0404 F390 5258N02000W 0414 5258N01500W MS55 270/62 KT N425DX DDL IG1 310404 J16A
1m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Alps – 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 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 52 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
Flight Timeline 8h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Light
7:12-7:40
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
6 kt (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ZRH
Zürich Airport - Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
1 kt
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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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.