JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
AMS
Schiphol
Distance
3,157 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 21m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

5,847.5 km (3,157.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

AMS (AMS)

Flight Time

440 minutes (7h 20m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 4 bumpier stretches, about 382 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:00 · Takeoff · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:00-2:29 · smooth
  • 2:29-2:58 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:58-3:27 · smooth
  • 3:27-6:21 · light bumps (~174 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:21-7:20 · Landing · moderate bumps (~59 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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 JFK → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA898 5435N02855W 0200 F370 5459N02000W 0235 5459N01500W MS43 258/38 KT CFJZS DDL XXF 150200 F66A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1PR 5432N02846W 0200 F340 5429N02000W 0236 VENER MS45 260/49 KT EILRH DDL IG1 150200 J20A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM642 5400N01832W 0200 F370 5359N01500W 0214 5359N01400W MS44 231/97 KT PHBQL QXT EUA 150200 F72A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL962 5353N03045W 0159 F340 5400N03000W 0203 5500N02000W MS45 278/38 KT N76065 DDL X5E 150159 F54A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN13K 5431N01841W 0159 F390 VENER 0213 KOKIB MS47 233/92 KT EIEAV DDL XXN 150159 J45A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 40 minutes and 7 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 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 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 41 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.

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 7h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:29
Smooth
2:29-2:58
Light
2:58-3:27
Smooth
3:27-3:56
Light
3:56-4:25
Light
4:25-4:54
Light
4:54-5:23
Light
5:23-5:52
Light
5:52-6:21
Light
6:21-6:50
Moderate
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
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport - Departure
Wind
11 kt G18 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS Schiphol - Arrival
Wind
9 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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. Glide JFK → AMS, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.