Your Flight
We analysed more than 21,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Abu Dhabi International, Abu Dhabi.
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
AUH
Abu Dhabi International
Route Information
Departure
JFK (JFK)
Distance
11,031.7 km (5,956.6 nautical miles)
Arrival
AUH (AUH)
Estimated Flight Time
815 minutes (13h 35m)
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
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → AUH
11 pilot reports along this route
10 / 11
Reporting smooth
0 / 11
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL152 5708N02521W 0326 F350 5630N02000W 0347 BILTO MS45 242/22 KT N830NW DDL IG1 170326 J87A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN988 4951N06047W 0322 F310 TUDEP 0356 5200N05000W MS44 266/77 KT EIXLV DDL IG1 170322 J53A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH471 5526N04211W 0317 F370 5528N04000W 0325 5558N03000W MS52 317/98 KT DABPT DDL XXH 170318 L70A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR357K 5428N04625W 0313 F390 5500N04000W 0338 5600N03000W MS62 319/104 KT FHUVT QXT AME 170313 J21A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR6732 5448N04523W 0311 F330 5300N05000W 0339 RIKAL MS53 311/158 KT FGUOB QXT AME 170311 F42A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 1 hour 25 minutes, and 3 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 Atlantic Ocean, over the Scottish Highlands, and over the Carpathian Mountains – 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 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 72 minutes early.
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
Flight Timeline 13h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Moderate
1:29-1:58
Smooth
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Moderate
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Moderate
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Light
8:15-8:44
Smooth
8:44-9:13
Smooth
9:13-9:42
Smooth
9:42-10:11
Light
10:11-10:40
Light
10:40-11:09
Smooth
11:09-11:38
Light
11:38-12:07
Light
12:07-12:36
Light
12:36-13:05
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
0 mi
Wind
30 kt G40 (190°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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:
- 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.