Your Flight
We analysed more than 10,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh.
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
EDI
Edinburgh Airport
Route Information
Departure
JFK (JFK)
Distance
5,225.2 km (2,821.4 nautical miles)
Arrival
EDI (EDI)
Estimated Flight Time
397 minutes (6h 37m)
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
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 → EDI
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM296 4936N05451W 0011 F370 ALLRY 0024 5100N05000W MS48 241/73 KT PHBKG QXT AME 310011 L05A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 5639N02517W 0010 F360 5701N03000W 0031 5801N04000W MS56 257/52 KT N782AM DDL XXN 310010 L21A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP MNB412 5543N01638W 0010 F360 5602N01959W 0027 5702N03000W MS57 285/74 KT TCMCN DDL BLY 310010 J20A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA836 5048N05147W 0008 F370 5100N05000W 0015 5200N04000W MS50 252/80 KT CGHKW DDL XXH 310008 J50A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL160 5048N05615W 0008 F390 TUDEP 0022 5159N05000W MS42 250/43 KT N518DZ DDL YIF 310009 J31A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 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 Scottish Highlands – 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 52 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 34 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
Flight Timeline 6h 37min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:27
Moderate
1:27-1:55
Light
1:55-2:23
Light
2:23-2:51
Light
2:51-3:19
Light
3:19-3:47
Smooth
3:47-4:15
Light
4:15-4:43
Light
4:43-5:11
Light
5:11-5:39
Smooth
5:39-6:07
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 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EDI
Edinburgh Airport - Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
4 kt (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant 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:
- 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.