JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
BCN
El Prat De Llobregat
Distance
3,321 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 43m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

6,149.8 km (3,320.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

BCN (BCN)

Flight Time

465 minutes (7h 45m)

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. 5 bumpier stretches, about 465 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:55 · Takeoff · light bumps (~175 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:24 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:24-5:49 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:49-6:47 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:47-7:45 · Landing · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → BCN
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FBU72J 4736N04626W 2251 F400 4730N05000W 2312 OMSAT MS56 233/89 KT FHREU QXS YYT 232251 J42A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP VJT750 4746N01634W 2245 F450 4700N01000W 2315 SEPAL MS68 310/68 KT 9HVID DDL IG1 232245 M97A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL124 4647N05436W 2244 F370 NICSO 2256 4800N05000W MS43 350/55 KT N26970 DDL YYT 232244 L67A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL84 4912N03824W 2235 F370 4959N03000W 2308 5059N02000W MS53 254/112 KT N12021 DDL XXH 232235 L68A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP GFA090 4805N03503W 2225 F370 4758N03000W 2247 4758N02000W MS51 259/84 KT A9CFJ QXT AME 232225 L62A
27m 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 John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to El Prat De Llobregat, Barcelona.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours, 6 hours, and 6 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.

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 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 62 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 45min
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
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Moderate
6:47-7:15
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
Wind
7 kt (360°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BCN El Prat De Llobregat - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (330°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
16°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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide JFK → BCN, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.