Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
FRA
DL106
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
FRA
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 35m
Duration
3,342 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH475 5333N02903W 0456 F390 5358N02000W 0531 DOGAL MS49 217/59 KT DAIVB DDL XXH 160456 J07A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR377 4811N05630W 0455 F400 4900N05000W 0523 4958N03959W MS57 283/112 KT FHTYA DDL YDF 160455 J26A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC434 5440N02532W 0455 F330 5400N02000W 0519 MALOT MS56 229/130 KT CGOKH QXT IGW 160456 J25A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS930 5049N 04856W 0454 F390 M50 296/64 5300N 04000W 0535 5500N 03000W KT LNRKU DDL YYT 160454 J45A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA864 5503N02852W 0454 F370 5500N02000W 0528 RESNO MS51 219/76 KT CGOFW DDL XXH 160454 J78A
3m ago
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12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 35 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.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 71 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 50 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:21
Light
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
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
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
airbus a330-223
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.