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.
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
JFK (JFK)
Distance
8,027.2 km (4,334.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
630 minutes (10h 30m)
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
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 → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL242 4934N05146W 0159 F390 5000N05000W 0207 5100N04000W MS49 251/81 KT N425DX DDL YYT 310159 J74A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL242 4832N05153W 0159 F360 4900N05000W 0207 5000N04000W MS52 253/106 KT N655UA DDL YYT 310159 F89A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX92 5249N02241W 0159 F370 5300N02000W 0210 MALOT MS55 266/48 KT N870FD QXT AME 310159 F70A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM646 5032N05140W 0158 F360 5059N05000W 0205 5159N04000W MS48 244/84 KT PHBQM QXS YYT 310158 F35A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC382 4946N05134W 0158 F340 5000N05000W 0205 5100N04000W MS50 247/106 KT CGOKE QXS YYT 310158 J97A
2m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 57 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 57 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
Flight Timeline 10h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
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
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°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:
- 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.