United Airlines SFO IAH UA776
United Airlines · Live forecast
SFO → IAH
UA776 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:10 PD · boeing 737-924(er)
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 49m
Duration
1,419 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SFO → IAH
1 pilot report along this route
1 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CRS UA /OV CRS/TM 1042/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZFW29
27m ago
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

1 hour 40 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 – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 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 turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 49min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Moderate
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:35
Light
2:35-3:02
Light
3:02-3:29
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G32 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°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 737-924(er)
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.

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