Your Flight
We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
CTA
DL244
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
CTA
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 15m
Duration
3,957 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 → CTA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL92 5007N02855W 0152 F330 5058N02000W 0229 5058N01500W MS43 256/94 KT N1603 QXT IGW 020152 F82A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR63J 4859N01854W 0152 F400 BEDRA 0208 NASBA MS57 289/107 KT FHUVU QXT EUA 020152 J59A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL70 4610N05431W 0151 F390 4639N05203W 0203 4700N05000W MS44 257/36 KT N805AN QXS YJT 020151 L69A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL310 4832N05400W 0150 F350 5000N05000W 0212 5400N04000W MS48 249/21 KT N33132 DDL YDF 020150 F68A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL58 4721N04226W 0150 F370 4758N03959W 0201 4958N02959W MS44 232/74 KT N439DX DDL IG1 020150 J08A
3m ago
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14,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
5 hours 20 minutes, 5 hours 35 minutes, and 6 hours 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 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 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.
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Flight Timeline 9h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Moderate
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Moderate
5:22-5:51
Moderate
5:51-6:20
Moderate
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
Light
7:18-7:47
Light
7:47-8:16
Moderate
8:16-8:45
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
10 kt (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (260°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°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.
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.