JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Distance
3,342 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 46m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

6,189.0 km (3,341.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

FRA (FRA)

Flight Time

465 minutes (7h 45m)

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. 8 bumpier stretches, about 407 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-0:59 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:59-1:28 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:28-2:26 · smooth
  • 2:26-4:22 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:22-4:51 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:51-6:18 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:18-7:15 · moderate bumps (~57 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:15-7:45 · Landing · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EIN104 5435N02538W 0107 F390 5429N02000W 0129 VENER MS45 243/53 KT EIFNH DDL XXN 150107 J87A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA840 5333N02540W 0107 F390 5400N02000W 0129 DOGAL MS44 243/64 KT CGXZD DDL XXH 150107 J98A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX7 5457N02907W 0106 F320 5500N03000W 0110 5500N04000W MS48 261/41 KT N850FD QXT AME 150106 F70A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS928 5330N03543W 0105 F410 5358N02959W 0128 5528N01959W MS47 295/48 KT SERSH DDL XXF 150105 J67A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL57 5145N03650W 0105 F350 5300N03000W 0135 5400N02000W MS46 311/69 KT N797UA DDL XXN 150105 F60A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

4 hours 25 minutes, 6 hours 30 minutes, and 7 hours 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 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 7h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Moderate
6:47-7:15
Moderate
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
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Arrival
Wind
2 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
7°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.

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