Your Flight
We analysed more than 10,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to East Midlands Airport, Nottingham.
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
EMA
East Midlands Airport
Route Information
Departure
JFK (JFK)
Distance
5,438.7 km (2,936.7 nautical miles)
Arrival
EMA (EMA)
Estimated Flight Time
412 minutes (6h 52m)
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 → EMA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL34 5348N02256W 0912 F370 5400N02000W 0924 DOGAL MS47 260/43 KT N177DZ QXT AOE 280912 F83A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP N180QS 5419N03222W 0911 F410 5400N03000W 0920 5400N02500W MS47 311/38 KT N180QS QXT IGW 280911 M95A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL208 5352N03407W 0910 F410 5358N03000W 0927 5400N02000W MS48 329/41 KT N874AN QXT EUA 280910 L32A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL36 5418N03555W 0910 F350 5430N03000W 0934 5400N02000W MS51 321/63 KT N845MH QXT AOE 280910 F63A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR025 5508N03238W 0910 F350 5430N03000W 0921 5300N02000W MS49 315/83 KT FGZNQ QXT EUA 280910 F51A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 35 minutes, 2 hours 45 minutes, and 3 hours 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 are favorable and may get you there up to 27 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 52min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-2:59
Moderate
2:59-3:28
Light
3:28-3:57
Moderate
3:57-4:26
Light
4:26-4:55
Light
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
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
7 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
IFR - Low visibility, delays likely
EMA
East Midlands Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (220°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
22°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:
- 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.