Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
Lufthansa
FRA
JFK
LH400
Lufthansa · Live forecast
FRA
→
JFK
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 40m
Duration
3,342 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → JFK
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DJT100 5343N01149W 1018 F340 RESNO 1037 5600N02000W MS49 259/24 KT FHBUZ DDL ORK 221018 J40A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ667 5405N03653W 1018 F430 5400N04000W 1032 5200N05000W MS43 229/43 KT N667FX DDL XXH 221018 F56A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX007 4846N05423W 1018 F390 5000N05000W 1040 5059N04000W MS44 281/27 KT XADHM DDL YDF 221018 L56A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL59 5349N01114W 1017 F370 VENER 1035 5530N02000W MS52 275/24 KT N430DX DDL BLY 221017 J37A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA845 5442N01323W 1017 F400 RESNO 1025 5601N02000W MS51 274/38 KT CGHPX DDL BLY 221017 L12A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 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 48 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 43 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 8h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:46
Light
6:46-7:14
Smooth
7:14-7:42
Light
7:42-8:10
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
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (40°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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.