United Airlines SFO IAH UA1788
United Airlines
FLIGHT
UA1788
SFO
San Francisco International Airport
3 h 52 m
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
Altitude: 35,000ft (10.7km) Distance: 1,419 nm Duration: 3 h 52 m
ALTITUDE
35,000ft
DISTANCE
1,419 nm
DURATION
3 h 52 m
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.0 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
20%
Smooth
80%
Light
AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 5,000 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 58 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 18 minutes early.

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 proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 52min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:11
Light
2:11-2:38
Light
2:38-3:05
Light
3:05-3:32
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
SFO
Forecast
9°C (Now)
Clear • 5 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
IAH
Forecast
12°C (Now)
Scattered • 11 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.