Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Albuquerque International, Albuquerque.
United Airlines
SFO
ABQ
UA5482
United Airlines · Live forecast
SFO
→
ABQ
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 39m
Duration
777 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SFO → ABQ
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PGA UA /OV BCE111036/TM 1710/FL380/TP CL60/TB NEG/RM MTW +/-.02M +/-100FT ZDVWC
18m ago
Smooth
PGA UA /OV PGA260036 /TM 1709 /FL370 /TP B738 /SK SKC /WX FV99SM /TA M58 /WV 26556KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
19m ago
Light
LVK UA /OV LVK360001/TM 1700/FL014/TP C172/TB LGT/RM PILOT REPORTED LITTLE BUMPY
28m ago
Smooth
SKX UA /OV CIM255076/TM 1659/FL320/TP B763/RM MTW +/-10KT ZDVWC
29m ago
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Your Journey Beta
49 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 over the Sierra Nevada and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 52 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 2h 39min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:19
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
SFO
San Francisco International Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (30°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ABQ
Albuquerque International — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G24 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
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.
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.