JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
DOH
Hamad International Airport
Distance
5,815 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
13h 16m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

10,769.5 km (5,815.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

DOH (DOH)

Flight Time

765 minutes (12h 45m)

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. 11 bumpier stretches, about 735 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-1:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:30-2:00 · smooth
  • 2:00-5:58 · light bumps (~238 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:58-6:27 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:27-7:25 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:25-8:23 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:23-10:19 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:19-10:48 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 10:48-11:46 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:46-12:15 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 12:15-12:45 · Landing · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → DOH
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH479 5335N04459W 0109 F370 5358N04000W 0129 5428N03000W MS50 302/56 KT DABPU DDL XXH 150109 L61A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1PR 5324N04032W 0109 F340 5330N04000W 0112 5429N03000W MS49 311/74 KT EILRH DDL IG1 150109 J01A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH449 5333N04539W 0109 F390 5400N04000W 0133 5400N03000W MS52 300/48 KT DAIKS DDL XXN 150109 J26A
2m ago
Smooth
BAF UA /OV BAF/TM 0107/FL280/TP B752/TB LGT-MOD CAT 280
4m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS908 5419N04512W 0105 F350 5558N03959W 0130 5758N02959W MS52 294/63 KT SEDMS DDL IG1 150105 J57A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 21,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Hamad International Airport, Doha.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours, 10 hours 40 minutes, and 12 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 Carpathian Mountains – 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 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 54 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 12h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
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
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Moderate
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Light
7:25-7:54
Moderate
7:54-8:23
Moderate
8:23-8:52
Light
8:52-9:21
Light
9:21-9:50
Light
9:50-10:19
Light
10:19-10:48
Moderate
10:48-11:17
Light
11:17-11:46
Light
11:46-12:15
Moderate
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 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DOH Hamad International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
29°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.

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