JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
GYD
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Distance
5,054 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 34m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

9,360.8 km (5,054.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

GYD (GYD)

Estimated Flight Time

694 minutes (11h 34m)

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. 7 bumpier stretches, about 520 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:57 · Takeoff · light bumps (~117 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:57-2:26 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:26-2:55 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:24 · smooth
  • 3:24-5:20 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:20-5:49 · smooth
  • 5:49-6:18 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:18-7:45 · smooth
  • 7:45-8:43 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:43-9:12 · smooth
  • 9:12-11:34 · Landing · light bumps (~142 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 → GYD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FDX9141 6044N01515W 2245 F320 6200N02000W 2306 6300N03000W MS45 269/55 KT N854FD QXT EUA 232245 F45A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW239 6040N03420W 2240 F380 6000N04000W 2303 5700N05000W MS45 272/36 KT GVIID DDL XXF 232240 F63A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE9936 5940N03200W 2236 F330 5959N03000W 2244 5929N02000W MS41 259/38 KT A6EFS DDL XXH 232237 F81A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE9936 5936N03222W 2235 F330 5959N03000W 2244 5929N02000W MS41 257/38 KT A6EFS DDL XXH 232236 F80A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR012 5940N03417W 2234 F350 5900N04000W 2258 5700N05000W MS41 270/35 KT FGSQP QXT EUA 232234 F36A
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku.

Your Journey Beta

2 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Scandinavian Mountains, and over the Caucasus Mountains – 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 39 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 28 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 11h 34min
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
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:16
Smooth
7:16-7:45
Smooth
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Smooth
9:12-9:40
Light
9:40-10:08
Light
10:08-10:36
Light
10:36-11:04
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
GYD Heydar Aliyev International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide JFK → GYD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.