Your Flight
We analysed more than 8,500 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Logan International, Boston.
Netjets Aviation
SFO
BOS
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Netjets Aviation · Live forecast
SFO
→
BOS
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
5h 0m
Duration
2,343 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 SFO → BOS
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PTK UA /OV SVM360010/TM 1429/FL360/TP CL60/TB CONS MOD/RM ZOB
8m ago
Smooth
PTK UA /OV 2E/TM 1422/FL020/TP GLF5/SK 10
15m ago
Light
CAD UA /OV CAD/TM 1421/FL340/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
8,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour and 1 hour 10 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, 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 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 11 minutes early.
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 5h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
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
SFO
San Francisco International Airport — Departure
Wind
11 kt (290°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BOS
Logan International — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
22 kt G36 (180°)
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
a21n
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.