JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
EDI
Edinburgh Airport
Distance
2,821 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 37m
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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 4 bumpier stretches, about 341 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-1:27 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:27-2:23 · smooth
  • 2:23-6:37 · Landing · light bumps (~254 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 UAL91 5626N01658W 0251 F360 5701N02000W 0305 5731N03000W MS44 359/81 KT N13018 DDL XXF 150251 L33A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH304 5227N04321W 0250 F330 5300N04000W 0307 5400N03000W MS49 323/44 KT 80112S DDL IG1 150250 M19A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL160 5434N03513W 0250 F390 5459N03000W 0311 5500N02000W MS45 306/50 KT N881BK QXT EUA 150251 L64A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL972 5336N04454W 0248 F370 5358N04000W 0308 5458N03000W MS52 297/52 KT N16008 DDL XXH 150248 L76A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL160 5429N03602W 0247 F390 5459N03000W 0311 5500N02000W MS45 302/60 KT N881BK QXT AME 150247 L62A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

45 minutes 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 67 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 6h 37min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:27
Light
1:27-1:55
Smooth
1:55-2:23
Smooth
2:23-2:51
Light
2:51-3:19
Light
3:19-3:47
Light
3:47-4:15
Light
4:15-4:43
Light
4:43-5:11
Light
5:11-5:39
Light
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 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EDI Edinburgh Airport - Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
4 kt (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.

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