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.
Turkish Airlines
JFK
IST
TK2
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
IST
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 10m
Duration
4,334 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 RCH197 5116N05254W 2353 F380 5200N05000W 0007 5400N04000W MS37 196/45 KT 60011B DDL XXH 162353 A19A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS950 5114N05306W 2351 F340 5230N05000W 0008 5700N04000W MS46 188/55 KT SEDMR DDL IG1 162352 J31A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR87F 4849N05152W 2351 F380 4900N05000W 2351 5100N04000W MS43 213/68 KT HBJME DDL YYT 162351 J94A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL218 4934N05143W 2349 F350 5000N05000W 2357 5200N04000W MS43 215/66 KT N1605 QXS YYT 162349 F92A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS910 5056N05225W 2345 F390 5229N04958W 0000 5658N03958W MS41 198/50 KT LNRKM DDL YYT 162345 J45A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 40 minutes and 3 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 46 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 39 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.
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Flight Timeline 10h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:40
Light
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.