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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 444 min in total.
  • 0:00-4:29 · Takeoff · light bumps (~269 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:29-4:58 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:58-7:24 · Landing · light bumps (~146 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
💙
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 CFG017 4934N05130W 2250 F390 5000N05000W 2257 5100N04000W MS50 232/82 KT DANRQ QXS YYT 232250 J79A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL758 4935N05142W 2250 F410 5000N05000W 2258 5100N04000W MS53 235/80 KT N883BM DDL YYT 232250 L24A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD16 5014N04821W 2248 F350 5100N04000W 2321 5200N03000W MS49 352/117 KT A6BNK QXS YYT 232248 L39A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH417 5028N05143W 2247 F390 5100N05000W 2255 5200N04000W MS50 240/84 KT DAIGU DDL YYT 232247 J65A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH401 5010N04844W 2247 F370 5059N04000W 2322 5159N03000W MS49 238/100 KT DAIKN DDL XXH 232247 J47A
6m 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

4 hours 30 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 77 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 59 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
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
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Moderate
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Light
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
7 kt (360°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport - Arrival
Wind
18 kt G35 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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 → BRU, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.