Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Milan Malpensa International Airport, Ferno (VA).
Delta Air Lines
JFK
MXP
DL184
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MXP
Also sold as:
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 55m
Duration
3,463 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 → MXP
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW18A 5137N03508W 0755 F370 5300N03000W 0818 5400N02000W MS43 245/46 KT GVIIC DDL XXH 160755 F70A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL266 5032N02546W 0755 F300 5100N02000W 0820 DINIM MS48 219/123 KT N835MH QXT AOE 160755 F48A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE3TK 5123N03217W 0754 F370 5158N02959W 0804 5258N02000W MS42 229/68 KT A6EQA DDL XXH 160754 F64A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR22Q 4944N 03438W 0753 F390 M44 236/67 5058N 02959W 0814 5158N 02000W KT GVEII DDL X3A 160753 J64A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH643 5033N02534W 0753 F290 5100N02000W 0818 DINIM MS45 214/116 KT 77174A DDL XXN 160753 F23A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Apennines – 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 70 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 51 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 8h 55min
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
6:00-6:29
Light
6:29-6:58
Light
6:58-7:27
Light
7:27-7:56
Light
7:56-8:25
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
4 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MXP
Milan Malpensa International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (350°)
Sky
Few
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 767-432(er)
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.