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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 9 bumpier stretches, about 467 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-1:58 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:58-2:56 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:56-4:23 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:23-4:52 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:52-5:50 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:50-6:19 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:19-7:47 · Landing · light bumps (~88 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 ETD16 5014N04821W 2248 F350 5100N04000W 2321 5200N03000W MS49 352/117 KT A6BNK QXS YYT 232248 L39A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH401 5010N04844W 2247 F370 5059N04000W 2322 5159N03000W MS49 238/100 KT DAIKN DDL XXH 232247 J47A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL84 4929N03607W 2244 F370 4959N03000W 2308 5059N02000W MS53 255/112 KT N12021 DDL XXH 232244 L72A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP N890DA 4914N04819W 2242 F410 5000N04000W 2317 4900N03000W MS56 238/95 KT N890DA QXT AME 232242 A54A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL84 4912N03824W 2235 F370 4959N03000W 2308 5059N02000W MS53 254/112 KT N12021 DDL XXH 232235 L68A
19m 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

44 minutes, 2 hours 50 minutes, and 4 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Alps – these areas can sometimes cause 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 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 64 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
Moderate
2:27-2:56
Moderate
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Moderate
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Moderate
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
7 kt (360°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
GVA Geneva Cointrin International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°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 → GVA, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.