Delta Air Lines JFK SJU DL1859
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK → SJU
DL1859 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:53 ED · N530DE
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 6m
Duration
1,392 nm
Distance
35,000 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 → SJU
4 pilot reports along this route
4 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
JFK UUA /OV KJFK225004/TM 1400/FL017/TP E75S/RM LLWS -10 KT 013 DURC RY22R JFK
8m ago
Smooth
ILG UA /OV KILG/TM 1358/FLDURGD/TP G280/RM DURD RY19 ILG B018
10m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL2021 3546N 7027W 1357 F310 MS43 253/022KT
11m ago
Smooth
RDG UA /OV RDG135001/TM 1350/FL016/TP E55P/SK OVC016
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, San Juan.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 42 knots.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 4h 06min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:19
Light
2:19-2:48
Light
2:48-3:17
Light
3:17-3:46
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
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
SJU Luis Munoz Marin International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt G25 (100°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°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
N530DE
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.