United Airlines IAD BUF UA4353
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → BUF
UA4353 · Mar 17, 2026 · 22:15
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
5h 27m
Duration
246 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → BUF
15 pilot reports along this route
3 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
10
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PIT UA /OV PIT180020/TM 0014/FL160/TP A320/TB MOD CAT/RM ZOB
10m ago
Moderate
BUF UA /OV BUF270030/TM 0013/FL270/TP E75L/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
11m ago
Light
IAD UA /OV 10 N AML/TM 0012/FL110/TP CRJ9/TB LT CHOP/RM LT CHOP 080-110 ON Q-ROUTE 178 WESTBOUND FOR IAD, BWI, AND DCA
12m ago
Smooth
BUF UA /OV KBUF/TM 0010/FLSFC/TP C25B/RM BRAM RUNWAY 23 GAINS AND LOSSES OF 10 KTS
14m ago
Moderate
MGW UA /OV MGW340020/TM 0007/FL350/TP B737/TB CONS MOD/RM ZOB
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Buffalo Niagara International, Buffalo.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 109 knots.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 5h 27min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-3:59
Moderate
3:59-4:28
Moderate
4:28-4:57
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BUF Buffalo Niagara International — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
22 kt G35 (250°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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
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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