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
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 0m
Duration
3,342 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
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 BAW239 5503N02909W 2249 F360 5501N03000W 2253 5401N04000W MS52 252/21 KT GSTBP DDL XXF 162249 F46A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW239 5504N02830W 2246 F360 5501N03000W 2253 5401N04000W MS51 253/25 KT GSTBP DDL XXF 162246 F44A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8165 5332N03543W 2244 F330 5400N03000W 2307 5400N02000W MS42 287/25 KT A7BFQ QXT AOE 162244 F36A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP IBE03YY 5003N04857W 2242 F340 5001N05000W 2248 4931N05200W MS42 205/96 KT ECONR DDL IG1 162243 J72A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE9935 5536N02749W 2242 F300 5532N03000W 2252 5502N04000W MS37 255/22 KT A6EFO DDL XXH 162242 F36A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 2 hours, and 5 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.
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 43 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 25 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 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
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
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°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
a339
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.