Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to El Prat De Llobregat, Barcelona.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
BCN
DL168
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
BCN
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 30m
Duration
3,321 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 JFK → BCN
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TFL757 4816N 02446W 0907 F410 M57 001/68 5000N 02000W 0930 LIMRI KT PHTFM DDL XXF 160907 L31A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR130C 4837N03502W 0906 F390 4959N03000W 0929 5059N02000W MS44 245/61 KT GVGEM DDL XXH 160906 J42A
10m ago
Light
AVP UA /OV LVZ11006/TM 0901/FL180/TP GLEX/TB LGT
15m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX070 4530N04558W 0858 F390 4559N04000W 0925 4659N03000W MS55 309/107 KT N782AM DDL XXN 160858 L98A
18m ago
Smooth
ARP THY4YT 4909N03631W 0858 F390 5058N02959W 0928 5158N02000W MS42 255/47 KT TCLGL QXT AME 160858 J91A
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 2 hours 45 minutes, and 4 hours 35 minutes 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, and over the Pyrenees – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
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
4 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BCN
El Prat De Llobregat — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (220°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
9°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
airbus a330-941
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:
- 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.