Your Flight
We analysed more than 10,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Manchester Airport, Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Virgin Atlantic
JFK
MAN
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Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
JFK
→
MAN
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 0m
Duration
2,895 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 → MAN
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW120 5316N03543W 0632 F410 5400N03000W 0655 5500N02000W MS44 237/39 KT GZBJC DDL XXF 160632 L93A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW120 5315N 03547W 0631 F410 M43 238/38 5400N 03000W 0655 5500N 02000W KT GZBJC DDL XXF 160631 L91A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW51B 5332N 02538W 0630 F390 M52 225/85 5359N 02000W 0652 5359N 01500W KT GYMMP DDL XXH 160630 F88A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC122 5506N 03527W 0629 F330 M45 239/39 5500N 03000W 0652 5500N 02000W KT CGOJC QXT IGW 160629 J86A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH449 5506N 02520W 0629 F370 M54 224/84 5500N 02000W 0649 RESNO KT DAIKQ DDL XXF 160629 J19A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 70 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 42 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 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
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
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAN
Manchester Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
5°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.