Brussels Airlines JFK BRU SN502
Brussels Airlines · Live forecast
JFK → BRU
SN502 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:10 ED
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 30m
Duration
3,178 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW6AC 5116N05252W 0541 F380 5200N05000W 0554 5530N04000W MS40 221/47 KT GVIIY DDL YAY 170541 F58A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL48 4936N05138W 0540 F380 5000N05000W 0548 5200N04000W MS45 210/70 KT N417DX DDL YYT 170540 J83A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT5N 5124N04821W 0540 F370 5300N04000W 0616 5400N03000W MS42 207/68 KT ECOJL QXS YYT 170540 F22A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW18A 4920N04833W 0540 F390 5059N04000W 0618 5159N03000W MS46 342/85 KT GZBLA DDL XXH 170540 L90A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC728 5055N04024W 0540 F340 5100N04000W 0542 5159N03000W MS44 210/50 KT CGOKH QXT IGW 170540 J85A
2m 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 Brussels Airport, Zaventem.

Your Journey Beta

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 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 20 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 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
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
11 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (320°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
16°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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