JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
JED
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Distance
5,521 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
12h 37m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

10,225.5 km (5,521.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

JED (JED)

Flight Time

700 minutes (11h 40m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 10 bumpier stretches, about 670 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-2:28 · light bumps (~88 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:28-2:57 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:57-4:24 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:24-4:53 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:53-6:20 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:20-6:49 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:49-7:47 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:47-8:16 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:16-11:40 · Landing · light bumps (~204 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 EXS24PV 4722N01137W 2242 F360 TAMEL 2257 EVBAK MS55 333/99 KT GSUND DDL BYT 232242 J35A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP AVA121 4900N01121W 2240 F380 4850N01200W 2244 4300N02001W MS58 321/127 KT N795AV QXS BYT 232240 L22A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD2 4936N04505W 2239 F350 5000N04000W 2259 5100N03000W MS45 234/117 KT A6XWB QXT AME 232239 J22A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP FBU72J 4736N04408W 2237 F400 4730N05000W 2312 OMSAT MS58 238/100 KT FHREU QXT AME 232237 J41A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP AVA121 4911N01036W 2236 F380 4850N01200W 2244 4300N02001W MS58 323/133 KT N795AV QXS BYT 232236 L18A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 35 minutes, 4 hours 25 minutes, and 8 hours 10 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 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 84 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.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Moderate
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
Light
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Moderate
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Moderate
6:49-7:18
Light
7:18-7:47
Light
7:47-8:16
Moderate
8:16-8:45
Light
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
Wind
7 kt (360°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
JED King Abdulaziz International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (350°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b77w
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide JFK → JED, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.