Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to London Gatwick Airport, London.
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LGW
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JFK
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LGW
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Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
6h 55m
Duration
3,007 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 → LGW
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N912GG 5020N04841W 1416 F410 5200N04000W 1452 5300N03000W MS53 302/88 KT N912GG DDL YYT 161416 F72A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP N776AG 5252N01138W 1416 F391 MALOT 1433 5400N02000W MS60 089/71 KT N776AG DDL ORK 161416 M42A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU1408 5456N03108W 1415 F310 5400N04000W 1458 5200N05000W MS45 240/21 KT N4048J QXT IGW 161415 J81A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR062 5421N02219W 1415 F380 5502N03000W 1450 5402N04001W MS46 230/76 KT FHUVL QXT EUA 161415 J32A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL199 5202N03916W 1414 F360 5200N04000W 1417 5030N05000W MS46 289/37 KT N794AN DDL XXF 161414 F76A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
18 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 6h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Moderate
4:29-4:58
Moderate
4:58-5:27
Moderate
5:27-5:56
Moderate
5:56-6:25
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
LGW
London Gatwick Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°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.