Qantas JFK AKL QF4
Qantas · Live forecast
JFK → AKL
QF4 · Jul 16, 2026 · 19:20 ED
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
17h 35m
Duration
7,676 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → AKL
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DXR UA /OV KDXR02006/TM 2228/FL017/TP C182/WX FV03SM
28m ago
Smooth
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 2225/FLSFC/TP BCS1/SK BKN017/WX 5SM/RM DURD RY 24
31m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV EWR/TM 2218/FL005/TP E75L/WX 1 1/2SM/RM RWY INSIGHT OUT OF 005. FU
38m ago
Moderate
JFK UA /OV JFK169080/TM 2212/FL170/TP A320/TB MOD
44m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
27,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 27,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Auckland International, Auckland.

Your Journey Beta

8 hours 15 minutes, 14 hours 20 minutes, and 15 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 over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and crossing the South Pacific Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause 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 46 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 52 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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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 17h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Smooth
7:25-7:54
Smooth
7:54-8:23
Moderate
8:23-8:52
Light
8:52-9:21
Smooth
9:21-9:50
Smooth
9:50-10:19
Light
10:19-10:48
Light
10:48-11:17
Light
11:17-11:46
Light
11:46-12:15
Smooth
12:15-12:44
Light
12:44-13:13
Light
13:13-13:42
Light
13:42-14:11
Light
14:11-14:40
Moderate
14:40-15:09
Moderate
15:09-15:38
Light
15:38-16:07
Light
16:07-16:36
Light
16:36-17:05
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
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
AKL Auckland International — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (220°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no 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
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.

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

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