Your Flight
We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Logan International, Boston.
Delta Air Lines
SAN
BOS
DL825
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
SAN
→
BOS
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
12h 22m
Duration
2,243 nm
Distance
39,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SAN → BOS
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BED UA /OV KBED/TM 1436/FL003/TP H25B/SK OVC003/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM SMOOTH FAP RWY 11 KBED
7m ago
Smooth
LAX UA /OV LAX/TM 1435/FL005/TP B737/SK SCT000-TOP005/RM DURC RY24L LAX
8m ago
Moderate
ERI UA /OV KERI/TM 1434/FL032/TP F900/SK OVC009/TB MOD CHOP BLO O32
9m ago
Moderate
FMN UA /OV RSK190046/TM 1433/FL310/TP B737/TB CONS MOD/RM ZDVWC-37
10m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV VPZ/TM 1433/FL030/TP P46T/SK SCT030/RM DURC
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
8,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 80 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 12h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:29
Moderate
8:29-8:58
Light
8:58-9:27
Light
9:27-9:56
Light
9:56-10:25
Light
10:25-10:54
Moderate
10:54-11:23
Light
11:23-11:52
Light
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
SAN
San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BOS
Logan International — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
19 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
b39m
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.