BOS
Logan International
✈
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
Distance
162 nm
Altitude
24,000 ft
Est. Duration
0h 55m
Route Information
Departure

BOS (BOS)

Distance

299.4 km (161.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

JFK (JFK)

Flight Time

83 minutes (1h 23m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 24,000 ft (Flight Level 240)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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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 BOS → JFK
9 pilot reports along this route
6 / 9
Reporting smooth
3 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
BAF UA /OV BAF164019/TM 2353/FL190/TP P46T/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
16m ago
Smooth
ISP UA /OV APP OF RY 24/TM 2350/FL020/TP C65X/SK OVC040/RM WS+10 -5 KNOTS DURD
19m ago
Smooth
HPN UA /OV HPN/TM 2348/FL011/TP A320/RM BASES 011 DURD RWY 16
21m ago
Smooth
BDR UA /OV BDR090003/TM 2342/FL055/TP PC12/SK TOPS BKN050 /RM SMOOTH
27m ago
Smooth
LWM UA /OV LWM/TM 2341/FL187/TP E75S/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SID
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
600 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 600 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 23 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 1h 23min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:42
Smooth
0:42-1:08
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
BOS Logan International - Departure
Wind
10 kt G20 (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport - Arrival
Wind
13 kt G20 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
bcs3
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.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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