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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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 EIN9LT 5233N03534W 0451 F360 5300N03000W 0515 5400N02000W MS57 258/65 KT EIXLR DDL IG1 310451 J40A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW51B 5136N04501W 0451 F380 5159N04000W 0512 5259N03000W MS48 251/74 KT GYMMR DDL XXH 310451 F56A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL920 5431N03552W 0450 F350 5500N03000W 0514 5600N02000W MS54 259/64 KT N685UA DDL X5A 310451 F14A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH457 5036N04450W 0450 F350 5058N04000W 0509 5158N03000W MS50 257/105 KT DABYF DDL XXW 310450 F24A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL162 5111N04837W 0450 F360 5159N04000W 0526 5259N03000W MS53 248/93 KT N828NW DDL YQX 310451 J73A
4m 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

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

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 59 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 58 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 07min
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
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
Light
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
7 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (250°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
24°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.

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