MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
Distance
3,111 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 15m
Route Information
Departure

MAD (MAD)

Distance

5,762.2 km (3,111.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

JFK (JFK)

Flight Time

480 minutes (8h 0m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 5 bumpier stretches, about 450 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:30 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:30-6:30 · light bumps (~300 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:30-7:00 · smooth
  • 7:00-7:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:30-8:00 · Landing · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → JFK
14 pilot reports along this route
13 / 14
Reporting smooth
1 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP RAM206T 4544N04612W 1135 F400 4600N05000W 1158 RELIC MS63 291/74 KT CNRGB QXT AOE 301135 L97A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN508 4613N01825W 1134 F371 4600N02000W 1144 4400N03000W MS54 186/72 KT DAIKA DDL XXF 301135 J21A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM741 4535N02823W 1133 F360 4501N03001W 1143 3801N04001W MS49 257/33 KT PHBKI QXT AME 301134 L38A
6m ago
Smooth
BOS UA /OV BOS/TM 1131/FL160/TP A319/SK BKN150-160
8m ago
Smooth
ARP GCK19X 4502N02955W 1128 F400 4500N03000W 1129 4201N04001W MS52 266/30 KT OELGG DDL IG1 301129 M74A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.

Your Journey Beta

41 minutes, 1 hour, and 1 hour 20 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 33 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
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
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
3 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
12 kt (240°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide MAD → JFK, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.