SFO
San Francisco International Airport
✈
SMO
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
Distance
289 nm
Altitude
31,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 22m
Route Information
Departure

SFO (SFO)

Distance

534.5 km (288.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

SMO (SMO)

Estimated Flight Time

82 minutes (1h 22m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 46 knots.

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 1h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:41
Light
0:41-1:07
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
3 kt (220°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
3 kt (0°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.