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
DL286
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MXP
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 45m
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 N322FJ 5149N02232W 0502 F410 5159N02000W 0513 5159N01500W MS61 246/72 KT N322FJ QXT IGW 160502 A34A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR377 4824N05506W 0501 F400 4900N05000W 0523 4958N03959W MS55 298/100 KT FHTYA DDL YDF 160501 J31A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP N7HA 5023N03553W 0501 F410 5200N03000W 0526 5300N02000W MS46 229/63 KT N7HA DDL XXH 160501 F59A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR92MC 5007N 03315W 0501 F380 M47 221/75 5058N 02959W 0515 5158N 02000W KT GVLUX DDL XXF 160501 J14A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN9LT 4657N 05453W 0500 F290 M46 300/119 4700N 05000W 0522 4800N 04000W KT EIXLW DDL IG1 160500 J34A
6m 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 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 50 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 7h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
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
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MXP
Milan Malpensa International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (350°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
7°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.