Your Flight
We analysed more than 23,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong).
China Cargo
JFK
PVG
CK232
China Cargo · Live forecast
JFK
→
PVG
93
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
15h 10m
Duration
6,411 nm
Distance
40,000 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 → PVG
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ISP UUA /OV UKEGE/TM 1505/FL014/TP A20N/RM GO-AROUND DUE TO WIND SHEAR, GAIN/LOSS 10-20KTS
9m ago
Smooth
SWF UA /OV 5 WEST SWF/TM 1502/FL1200/TP LR45/RM BASES AT 1200
12m ago
Smooth
PHL UA /OV PHL/TM 1458/FL090/TP A21N/SK BKN020/TB SMOOTH/RM TOPS 025
16m ago
Light
EWR UA /OV BWZ220005/TM 1457/FL170/TP E170/TB LGT/RM DURC
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
23,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the Hudson Bay, crossing the Arctic Ocean, and crossing the East China Sea – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 46 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 16 minutes.
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 15h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
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
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:29
Smooth
5:29-5:58
Smooth
5:58-6:27
Smooth
6:27-6:56
Smooth
6:56-7:25
Smooth
7:25-7:54
Light
7:54-8:23
Light
8:23-8:52
Smooth
8:52-9:21
Smooth
9:21-9:50
Light
9:50-10:19
Light
10:19-10:48
Smooth
10:48-11:17
Smooth
11:17-11:46
Light
11:46-12:15
Smooth
12:15-12:44
Light
12:44-13:13
Light
13:13-13:42
Light
13:42-14:11
Light
14:11-14:40
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
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
8 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
b77w
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.