Your Flight
We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Chrono Jet
JFK
IST
MB213
Chrono Jet · Live forecast
JFK
→
IST
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 15m
Duration
4,334 nm
Distance
39,000 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 → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW120 5242N03857W 0618 F410 5400N03000W 0655 5500N02000W MS44 252/34 KT GZBJC DDL XXF 160618 L86A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW9EW 5452N 02443W 0613 F400 M53 351/71 5500N 02000W 0632 RESNO KT GZBKP DDL XXF 160614 L75A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT3PK 5031N05152W 0611 F370 5059N04959W 0619 5559N03959W MS51 298/104 KT SPLSC DDL YYT 160611 L58A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT3PK 5032N05150W 0611 F370 5059N04959W 0619 5559N03959W MS51 300/101 KT SPLSC DDL YQX 160611 L59A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT16M 5032N05150W 0611 F390 5059N04959W 0620 5559N03959W MS51 297/86 KT SPLRG DDL YQX 160611 L49A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
17 minutes, 37 minutes, and 5 hours 30 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, over the Alps, and over the Carpathian 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 55 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.
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Flight Timeline 9h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Moderate
3:55-4:24
Moderate
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Moderate
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
Light
7:18-7:47
Smooth
7:47-8:16
Smooth
8:16-8:45
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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.