Your Flight
We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Chrono Jet
JFK
IST
MB213
Chrono Jet · Live forecast
JFK
→
IST
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 15m
Duration
4,334 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
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 → IST
14 pilot reports along this route
14 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM296 4836N05138W 0156 F400 4900N05000W 0204 5000N04000W MS50 295/73 KT PHAOA QXS YYT 160156 J78A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL72 5035N05140W 0155 F350 5100N05000W 0203 5300N04000W MS49 293/61 KT N826NW DDL YYT 160155 J15A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR327 4850N05152W 0150 F370 4859N05000W 0158 4959N04000W MS47 295/77 KT FGSPY QXS YYT 160150 F25A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW9E 4835N05142W 0150 F390 4900N05000W 0158 5000N04000W MS49 296/73 KT GVIIS DDL YYT 160150 F44A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH528 4935N05142W 0148 F370 5000N05000W 0157 5200N04000W MS47 292/66 KT 80004S DDL XXW 160149 M84A
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
17 minutes, 37 minutes, and 5 hours 30 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 Alps, 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 55 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 9h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Moderate
3:55-4:24
Moderate
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Moderate
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
Light
7:18-7:47
Smooth
7:47-8:16
Smooth
8:16-8:45
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
11 kt (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.