Lufthansa JFK MUC LH411
Lufthansa · Live forecast
JFK → MUC
LH411 · Mar 17, 2026 · 18:30 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 40m
Duration
3,500 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MUC
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW216 5108N04853W 0224 F380 5159N04000W 0301 5259N03000W MS61 319/95 KT GXWBJ DDL YAY 170224 J66A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW9E 5132N 04526W 0223 F400 M61 310/96 5158N 04000W 0246 5258N 03000W KT GVIIN DDL XXH 170223 F60A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2CE 5111N 04840W 0223 F400 M63 295/95 5200N 04000W 0300 5300N 03000W KT GVIIB DDL YAY 170223 F49A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU1620 5111N04844W 0223 F340 5200N04000W 0302 5300N03000W MS54 319/119 KT N4076J QXT IGW 170224 J58A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR3T 5244N 03335W 0222 F380 M47 310/39 5259N 03000W 0238 5359N 02000W KT FGSQV QXT AME 170223 F47A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Munich Airport, Munich.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 3 hours 25 minutes, and 6 hours 45 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, and over the Alps – these areas can sometimes cause 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 80 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:50
Light
4:50-5:18
Light
5:18-5:46
Light
5:46-6:14
Light
6:14-6:42
Light
6:42-7:10
Moderate
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
21 kt G30 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
MUC Munich Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
1°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
a359
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.