Your Flight
We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík.
Icelandair
EWR
KEF
FI622
Icelandair · Live forecast
EWR
→
KEF
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 50m
Duration
2,255 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 EWR → KEF
6 pilot reports along this route
6 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EIN988 5553N05105W 0314 F270 5600N05000W 0319 5800N04000W MS37 166/47 KT EIXLX DDL IG1 170314 J69A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP LDX8 5558N05009W 0311 F410 5600N05000W 0312 5800N04000W MS42 174/49 KT OELTF DDL XXH 170312 F89A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT5T 5954N04024W 0311 F390 6000N04000W 0313 6100N03000W MS57 343/55 KT SPLRB DDL UAK 170311 L63A
11m ago
Smooth
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0309/FL023/TP PC12/WX VIS P09/RM DURD RY 33
13m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR021 5504N05648W 0308 F350 5600N05000W 0338 5700N04000W MS44 165/25 KT FGSQF QXS YHO 170308 F24A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
8,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 51 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 5h 50min
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
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
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
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
11 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
KEF
Keflavik International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
11 kt (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
boeing 737 max 9
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:
- 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.