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.
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
SFO
San Francisco International Airport
Route Information
Departure
MAD (MAD)
Distance
9,332.1 km (5,039.0 nautical miles)
Arrival
SFO (SFO)
Flight Time
755 minutes (12h 35m)
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
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 → SFO
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA807 5808N04635W 1110 F380 5731N05001W 1124 ENNSO MS47 065/7 KT CFRSR DDL UAK 311110 L55A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC603 5534N04523W 1104 F410 5500N05000W 1125 LOMSI MS44 240/20 KT CGUBT QXT AOE 311104 J88A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX34 5208N02904W 1103 F370 5300N02000W 1141 MALOT MS55 278/72 KT N855FD QXT AME 311103 F94A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS216 5814N04554W 1102 F320 5730N05000W 1118 DORYY MS51 089/39 KT N582UP QXT IGW 311103 F96A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR2N 5659N04737W 1102 F340 5632N05001W 1112 5434N05702W MS46 102/16 KT FGSQE DDL UAK 311102 F42A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
40 minutes and 9 hours 15 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – 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 40 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 39 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
Flight Timeline 12h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
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
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Smooth
6:18-6:47
Smooth
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
Moderate
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:08
Light
11:08-11:37
Smooth
11:37-12:05
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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 G18 (220°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
SFO
San Francisco International Airport - Arrival
Wind
6 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°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:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API - Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.