Iberia MAD SFO IB355
Iberia · Live forecast
MAD → SFO
IB355 · Jul 26, 2026 · 12:35 CES
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
12h 35m
Duration
5,039 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → SFO
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA932 5544N04706W 0143 F380 5600N04000W 0209 5700N03000W MS48 283/48 KT CGHPV DDL UAK 260143 L75A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ITY619 5257N02541W 0139 F410 5207N02026W 0202 5106N01533W MS61 253/70 KT EIHPB QXT AME 260139 J17A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL748 4711N01533W 0134 F370 BERUX 0202 STG MS51 358/19 KT N794AN QXT AOE 260134 F89A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP HBJFQ 5403N02832W 0134 F410 5400N02000W 0208 MALOT MS60 247/84 KT HBJFQ QXT IGW 260134 B94A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL82 5402N02851W 0134 F390 5359N02000W 0207 MALOT MS56 247/77 KT N508DN DDL XXF 260134 J01A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 20 minutes, 9 hours 50 minutes, and 11 hours 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 73 minutes.

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 12h 35min
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
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Moderate
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:08
Moderate
11:08-11:37
Moderate
11:37-12:05
Moderate
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
8 kt (340°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SFO San Francisco International Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G30 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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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