FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
Distance
3,342 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 46m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

6,189.0 km (3,341.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

JFK (JFK)

Flight Time

487 minutes (8h 7m)

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
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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 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 ETD8NY 4746N05453W 0359 F360 JOOPY 0412 4900N05000W MS47 240/89 KT A6XWA QXS YYT 280359 J63A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL20 5235N03459W 0358 F380 5258N03000W 0422 5358N02000W MS58 355/52 KT N656UA DDL XXN 280358 F26A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL228 5223N03706W 0358 F380 5300N03000W 0431 5400N02000W MS58 001/48 KT N826NW DDL IG1 280359 J54A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX044 5419N03732W 0358 F390 5459N03000W 0431 5459N02000W MS58 342/56 KT XAADH DDL XXN 280358 L32A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY027 5441N02154W 0357 F320 5501N03000W 0434 5401N04000W MS43 255/67 KT 4XEDE QXT EUA 280357 L84A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour and 5 hours 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 39 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.

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 07min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:21
Light
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Moderate
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
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
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°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.

This forecast integrates data from:

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, not a forecast. Glide FRA → JFK through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.