Your Flight
We analysed more than 20,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City.
Kuwait Airways
JFK
KWI
KU118
Kuwait Airways · Live forecast
JFK
→
KWI
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
15h 10m
Duration
5,508 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 → KWI
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ISP UA /OV ISP/TM 1216/FLDURC/TP G280/SK BASES002/RM BASES 200, BETWEEN LAYERS 1000
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL958 5323N 04832W 1216 F320 M49 301/87 5301N 05001W 1225 5149N 05433W KT N665UA DDL XXN 161216 F13A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP N40WR 5551N 02738W 1216 F430 M46 219/54 5600N 03000W 1226 5500N 04000W KT N40WR DDL IG1 161216 M72A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL141 5551N 02744W 1216 F320 M41 230/48 5600N 03000W 1227 5500N 04000W KT N828MH QXT AOE 161216 F87A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW26E 5640N 02527W 1216 F330 M40 347/61 5701N 03000W 1235 5601N 04001W KT GZBKS DDL XXF 161216 L58A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 45 minutes, 4 hours, 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 Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, 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 59 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.
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Flight Timeline 15h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
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
Light
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Light
7:25-7:54
Light
7:54-8:23
Moderate
8:23-8:52
Light
8:52-9:21
Light
9:21-9:50
Smooth
9:50-10:19
Smooth
10:19-10:48
Smooth
10:48-11:17
Smooth
11:17-11:46
Smooth
11:46-12:15
Smooth
12:15-12:44
Light
12:44-13:13
Smooth
13:13-13:42
Light
13:42-14:11
Light
14:11-14:40
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
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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.