Your Flight
We analysed more than 21,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Incheon International Airport, Seoul.
Asiana Airlines
JFK
ICN
OZ221
Asiana Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
ICN
48
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
4h 55m
Duration
5,987 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 → ICN
1 pilot report along this route
1 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
JFK UA /OV KJFK225002/TM 0154/FL003/TP CRJ9/SK OVC003
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
15 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
4 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 40 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 Hudson Bay, and crossing the Arctic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel expect some bumps during climb, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
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.
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Flight Timeline 4h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:29
Moderate
2:29-2:58
Moderate
2:58-3:27
Moderate
3:27-3:56
Moderate
3:56-4:25
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
6 kt (120°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ICN
Incheon International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (120°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
airbus a350-941
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.