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 MNB412 5653N02747W 0106 F360 5702N03000W 0117 5702N04000W MS56 266/55 KT TCMCN DDL XXF 310106 J33A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP MNB412 5653N02738W 0105 F360 5702N03000W 0117 5702N04000W MS56 264/53 KT TCMCN DDL XXF 310106 J32A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL160 5246N04309W 0104 F390 5259N04000W 0117 5359N03000W MS50 256/67 KT N518DZ DDL XXH 310104 J51A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS924 5554N03723W 0103 F330 5759N02959W 0136 5959N01959W MS53 261/37 KT SEDMS DDL IG1 310103 J33A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW40F 4938N05444W 0059 F350 ALLRY 0112 5100N05000W MS50 255/83 KT GSTBB DDL YYT 310059 F33A
10m 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.