Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
AMS
DL48
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
AMS
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 30m
Duration
3,157 nm
Distance
39,000 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA858 5258N04008W 0754 F350 5300N04000W 0755 5500N03000W MS47 272/29 KT CFRAM DDL XXH 160754 F55A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR4081 5459N01818W 0754 F410 RESNO 0807 NETKI MS58 250/64 KT FHUVT QXT EUA 160754 J20A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL70 5502N01739W 0753 F390 RESNO 0803 NETKI MS59 247/75 KT N833AA DDL XXF 160753 L01A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT5N 5336N 03227W 0752 F350 M42 224/53 5400N 03000W 0802 5400N 02000W KT ECOJL QXT AME 160753 F33A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW8DS 5623N 01837W 0752 F350 M58 246/114 PIKIL 0806 SOVED KT GSTBN DDL XXH 160753 F37A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 4 hours 15 minutes, and 4 hours 35 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 Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 71 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 46 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
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
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
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
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G26 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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
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.