Delta Air Lines JFK DEN DL457
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK → DEN
DL457 · Jun 2, 2026 · 16:05 ED
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 47m
Duration
1,409 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → DEN
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL8144 4228N 09841W 0057 F390 MS58 248/061KT TB SK CLEAR IC NONE RM B738 OV ONL B737-800
14m ago
Light
AKO UA /OV AKO/TM 0047/FL450/TP C25C/TB CONS LGT /RM ZDVWC-08
24m ago
Smooth
OGA UA /OV SAE332019/TM 0043/FL100/TP SW4/SK BASE 110-120/RM ZDVWC-19
28m ago
Smooth
DAY UA /OV ROD/TM 0040/FL390/TP B38M/TB NEG
31m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Denver International Airport, Denver.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and over the Rocky Mountains – 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 46 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 14 minutes.

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 4h 47min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:25
Light
2:25-2:53
Light
2:53-3:21
Light
3:21-3:49
Light
3:49-4:17
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
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN Denver International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (110°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°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.