JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
BRU
Brussels Airport
Distance
3,178 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 24m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

5,885.7 km (3,178.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

BRU (BRU)

Estimated Flight Time

444 minutes (7h 24m)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 414 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-3:00 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:00-3:30 · smooth
  • 3:30-5:56 · light bumps (~146 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:56-6:25 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:25-7:24 · Landing · light bumps (~59 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 → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR159X 5238N03219W 0300 F400 5300N03000W 0310 5400N02000W MS44 288/47 KT FHUVA QXT EUA 150300 J35A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH449 5401N01850W 0300 F390 DOGAL 0315 BEXET MS46 236/95 KT DAIKS DDL XXF 150300 J56A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL422 5502N01759W 0300 F370 RESNO 0311 NETKI MS45 352/89 KT N12003 DDL XXF 150300 L09A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL108 5216N03852W 0259 F370 5359N03000W 0337 5459N02000W MS52 301/65 KT N795AN QXT AOE 150300 F64A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL915 5254N03024W 0259 F370 5300N03000W 0301 5358N02000W MS44 274/47 KT N226UA DDL XXN 150259 F77A
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

48 minutes and 6 hours 10 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 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 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 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Moderate
6:25-6:54
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
11 kt (320°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport - Arrival
Wind
6 kt (190°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°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.

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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 → BRU, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.