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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JFK
LGW
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JFK
→
LGW
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 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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Right now on your route
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 CLX209 4902N05200W 0802 F350 4900N05000W 0811 5000N04000W MS59 314/133 KT LXVCB QXS YQX 160803 F35A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE3TK 5151N03029W 0802 F370 5200N03000W 0804 5258N02000W MS44 219/74 KT A6EQA DDL XXH 160802 F66A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH415 5157N03006W 0801 F410 5200N03000W 0801 5258N02000W MS46 231/62 KT DAIXJ DDL XXH 160801 J93A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW14K 5400N01822W 0758 F390 DOGAL 0811 BEXET MS57 256/73 KT GZBLC DDL XXF 160758 L96A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU1407 5251N02212W 0756 F340 5300N02000W 0805 MALOT MS56 229/110 KT N4076J QXT IGW 160756 J97A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
25 minutes, 2 hours 15 minutes, and 3 hours 40 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 43 minutes early.
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 7h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
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
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
4 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
LGW
London Gatwick Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
6°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
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
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.