Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
FRA
DL106
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
FRA
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 45m
Duration
3,342 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → FRA
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL72 5117N04851W 0209 F350 5300N04000W 0251 5400N03000W MS48 283/49 KT N826NW DDL IG1 160209 J23A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH528 5016N04855W 0202 F370 5200N04000W 0245 5500N03000W MS47 295/53 KT 80004S DDL XXW 160202 M92A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS904 5356N04012W 0202 F390 5400N04000W 0203 5658N02958W MS45 238/33 KT LNRKN DDL XXN 160202 J63A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC116 5204N04944W 0200 F310 5400N04000W 0248 5500N03000W MS52 281/40 KT CGOJQ QXT IGW 160202 J06A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH401 5401N 01756W 0200 F360 M60 273/110 5359N 01500W 0211 5359N 01400W KT DAIHX DDL XXF 160200 J14A
13m ago
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12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 20 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 50 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 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
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
Wind
23 kt G38 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
1°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
a339
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.