JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
AUH
Abu Dhabi International
Distance
5,957 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
13h 35m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

11,031.7 km (5,956.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

AUH (AUH)

Estimated Flight Time

815 minutes (13h 35m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → AUH
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA7059 5733N02410W 1110 F400 5802N03000W 1134 5701N04001W MS45 349/54 KT CFVLQ DDL XXF 161110 L39A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL47 5636N 02455W 1108 F380 M47 219/54 5700N 03000W 1130 5600N 04000W KT N421DX DDL IG1 161109 J34A
6m ago
Smooth
BGM UA /OV DNY/TM 1107/FL430/TP CL30/TB NEG 430
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL47 5635N02450W 1107 F380 5700N03000W 1130 5600N04000W MS47 219/54 KT N421DX DDL IG1 161108 J32A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL71 5715N 02154W 1106 F340 M52 218/95 5800N 03000W 1142 5700N 04000W KT N685UA DDL X4E 161106 F20A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 21,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Abu Dhabi International, Abu Dhabi.

Your Journey Beta

12 hours 15 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Scottish Highlands, and over the Carpathian 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 56 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 64 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 13h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Smooth
8:15-8:44
Smooth
8:44-9:13
Smooth
9:13-9:42
Smooth
9:42-10:11
Smooth
10:11-10:40
Smooth
10:40-11:09
Light
11:09-11:38
Light
11:38-12:07
Light
12:07-12:36
Moderate
12:36-13:05
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
0 mi
Wind
18 kt G29 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
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.