Your Flight
We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
Turkish Airlines
IST
JFK
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Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IST
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JFK
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 22m
Duration
4,334 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 IST → JFK
13 pilot reports along this route
13 / 13
Reporting smooth
0 / 13
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP CMB572 5253N 02153W 0203 F370 M62 252/100 5300N 02000W 0210 MALOT KT N207AX QXT IGW 160203 F72A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS904 5356N04012W 0202 F390 5400N04000W 0203 5658N02958W MS45 238/33 KT LNRKN DDL XXN 160202 J63A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH528 5016N04855W 0202 F370 5200N04000W 0245 5500N03000W MS47 295/53 KT 80004S DDL XXW 160202 M92A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP PGQ01C 5204N03521W 0156 F430 5300N03000W 0217 5500N02000W MS46 254/47 KT LXNJC DDL XXF 160156 F69A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL72 5035N05140W 0155 F350 5100N05000W 0203 5300N04000W MS49 293/61 KT N826NW DDL YYT 160155 J15A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
4 hours 50 minutes, 6 hours 15 minutes, and 8 hours 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 Carpathian Mountains, over the Alps, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 59 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 72 minutes.
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.
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Flight Timeline 10h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
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
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:29
Moderate
6:29-6:58
Light
6:58-7:27
Light
7:27-7:56
Light
7:56-8:25
Moderate
8:25-8:54
Light
8:54-9:23
Light
9:23-9:52
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
IST
İstanbul Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
11 kt (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G25 (150°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°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.
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.