Your Flight
We analysed more than 20,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah.
Saudia (80 Years Livery)
JFK
JED
SV20
Saudia (80 Years Livery) · Live forecast
JFK
→
JED
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 40m
Duration
5,521 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → JED
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EXS21P 4637N00929W 2249 F330 4839N00930W 2305 JABEX MS48 351/17 KT GJZBF DDL IG1 162249 M94A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD2 4912N04543W 2247 F330 5030N04000W 2312 5100N03000W MS40 213/92 KT A6XWC QXT AME 162247 J31A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD76T 4943N04536W 2247 F350 5059N04000W 2312 5129N03000W MS45 339/97 KT A6BNI QXT AME 162247 L72A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP EXS156 4748N01116W 2245 F380 TAMEL 2254 EVBAK MS44 292/3 KT GJZBS DDL ORK 162245 M97A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH500 4728N01147W 2245 F320 4501N01401W 2305 4001N01801W MS46 034/21 KT DABQA DDL BYT 162245 L23A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 35 minutes and 3 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 Alps, and across the Sahara Desert – 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 42 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 41 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 11h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Moderate
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Smooth
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Smooth
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
Light
7:18-7:47
Light
7:47-8:16
Light
8:16-8:45
Smooth
8:45-9:14
Light
9:14-9:43
Light
9:43-10:12
Light
10:12-10:41
Light
10:41-11:10
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
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
JED
King Abdulaziz International Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt (300°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
35°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
boeing 777-3fg(er)
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.