United Airlines LHR EWR UA147
United Airlines · Live forecast
LHR → EWR
UA147 · Aug 17, 2026 · 12:00 BS
54
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected - keep your seatbelt fastened."
8h 20m
Duration
3,003 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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.
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → EWR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR65F 5305N03235W 0755 F410 5330N03000W 0806 5530N02000W MS43 248/55 KT FHUVU QXT AME 170755 J24A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR65F 5305N03237W 0755 F410 5330N03000W 0806 5530N02000W MS43 248/54 KT FHUVU QXT AME 170755 J23A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH4C 5427N03101W 0755 F390 5428N03000W 0758 5458N02000W MS40 245/43 KT DAIXW DDL XXH 170755 J24A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE256 5237N03219W 0755 F370 5259N03000W 0804 5459N02000W MS45 254/85 KT A6EWF DDL XXH 170755 F98A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR651 5315N02850W 0755 F360 5458N02000W 0830 5458N01500W MS44 248/89 KT FGSQR QXT EUA 170755 F56A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.

Your Journey Beta

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

Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Some Bumps Ahead

There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 8h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:29
Moderate
3:29-3:58
Moderate
3:58-4:27
Light
4:27-4:56
Light
4:56-5:25
Light
5:25-5:54
Moderate
5:54-6:23
Moderate
6:23-6:52
Moderate
6:52-7:21
Moderate
7:21-7:50
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Departure
Wind
9 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
6 kt (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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