MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
Distance
3,126 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 17m
Route Information
Departure

MAD (MAD)

Distance

5,789.7 km (3,126.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

EWR (EWR)

Flight Time

530 minutes (8h 50m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 4 bumpier stretches, about 412 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-1:00 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:00-1:30 · smooth
  • 1:30-2:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:00-4:28 · light bumps (~148 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:28-5:26 · smooth
  • 5:26-8:50 · Landing · light bumps (~204 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 MAD → EWR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW19N 4625N04424W 1757 F380 4400N05000W 1834 3800N06000W MS55 219/31 KT GVIIN DDL XXF 151757 F64A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL741 4709N04823W 1754 F390 4700N05000W 1803 PORTI MS55 333/53 KT N877BF QXS YYT 151754 L28A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP N318LE 4544N04819W 1753 F430 4600N05000W 1802 SUPRY MS49 252/29 KT N318LE QXT AME 151753 F98A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL185 4715N04812W 1752 F340 4700N05000W 1803 PORTI MS52 226/59 KT N845MH QXS YYT 151752 F07A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH501 4612N05355W 1752 F350 PORTI 1801 4759N04959W MS41 224/34 KT ETAYA DDL YYT 151752 J95A
9m 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 45 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 65 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 51 minutes.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-3:59
Light
3:59-4:28
Light
4:28-4:57
Smooth
4:57-5:26
Smooth
5:26-5:55
Light
5:55-6:24
Light
6:24-6:53
Light
6:53-7:22
Light
7:22-7:51
Light
7:51-8:20
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
4 kt (160°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Arrival
Wind
6 kt (40°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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 MAD → EWR, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.