Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento.
Southwest Airlines
MCO
SMF
WN2629
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MCO
→
SMF
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 5m
Duration
2,089 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → SMF
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
OKC UA /OV 10 N OKC/TM 1826/FL040/TP CRJ7/SK BASES 040
5m ago
Smooth
PWA UA /OV PWA350005/TM 1824/FLDURD/TP C25M/WX BKN035
7m ago
Smooth
LVS UA /OV FTI090025/TM 1820/FL330/TP B739/TB MTN WV +/-05KTS/RM ZAB FDCS
11m ago
Smooth
CEZ UA /OV DVC/TM 1820/FL410/TP C68A/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-64
11m ago
Smooth
LVS UA /OV FTI/TM 1819/FL330/TP B739/TB MTN WV +/-10KTS/RM ZAB FDCS
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
23 minutes, 33 minutes, and 2 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 Gulf of Mexico, 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 79 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 51 minutes.
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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Flight Timeline 3h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Moderate
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Moderate
2:16-2:45
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
MCO
Orlando International Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (60°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SMF
Sacramento International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt G21 (350°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
boeing 737 max 8
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:
- 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.