LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
✈
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
Distance
2,128 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
5h 4m
Route Information
Departure

LAX (LAX)

Distance

3,941.0 km (2,128.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

EWR (EWR)

Flight Time

318 minutes (5h 18m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 318 min in total.
  • 0:00-4:48 · Takeoff · light bumps (~288 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:48-5:18 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → EWR
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Severe
LAS UA /OV KLAS/TM 2037/FL060/TP A21N/TB SEVERE TURBULANCE/RM SEVERE TURBULANCE REPORTED ON RWY 26L FINAL AT 060-070. GAINS AND LOSES OF 20KTS
7m ago
Smooth
ICT UA /OV IT/TM 2037/FL175/TP C560/TA M11/IC LGT RIME/RM ZKCFDC ZZ
7m ago
Smooth
LAX UA /OV LAX070010/TM 2035/FL035/TP A319/SK BKN
9m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV GIJ320015/TM 2033/FL180/TP E70/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 150-170 DURC
11m ago
Light
PWK UA /OV OXI190020/TM 2029/FL200/TP B739/TA 05/TB LGT CHOP/IC LGT RIME/RM FL200-165 BELOW 160 +9C RAIN
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 34 minutes early.

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 18min
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
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:52
Light
3:52-4:20
Light
4:20-4:48
Light
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Departure
Wind
10 kt (250°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Arrival
Wind
16 kt G26 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°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. Glide LAX → EWR, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.