JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
GVA
Geneva Cointrin International Airport
Distance
3,348 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 47m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

6,201.3 km (3,348.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

GVA (GVA)

Estimated Flight Time

467 minutes (7h 47m)

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
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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 → GVA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP VIR4C 5015N03810W 0204 F370 5100N03000W 0237 5200N02000W MS52 265/88 KT GVRNB DDL XXH 310204 J90A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA898 5033N03521W 0204 F340 5058N03000W 0227 5158N02000W MS49 262/58 KT CFIVW DDL XXH 310204 F65A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL134 5034N03517W 0204 F360 5059N03000W 0228 5159N02000W MS52 269/68 KT N677UA DDL XXN 310204 F68A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ITY619 5001N01636W 0204 F390 SOMAX 0211 ATSUR MS62 292/57 KT EIEJO QXT EUA 310204 J16A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL730 4912N04825W 0203 F350 4959N04000W 0238 5059N03000W MS52 248/94 KT N730AN QXS YYT 310203 F71A
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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 Alps – 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 71 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 55 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 7h 47min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Smooth
4:52-5:21
Smooth
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
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
8 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
GVA Geneva Cointrin International Airport - Arrival
Wind
2 kt
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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