Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to London Gatwick Airport, London.
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JFK
LGW
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JFK
→
LGW
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 55m
Duration
3,007 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 → LGW
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP JBU2220 5247N01144W 0927 F300 MALOT 0946 5402N01959W MS47 265/68 KT N4074J QXT IGW 160927 J24A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR39 5117N 05150W 0926 F350 M58 307/144 5116N 05143W 0926 5100N 05000W KT HBJNA DDL XXH 160926 F68A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE5LP 5400N01734W 0925 F300 5000N01600W 0959 4500N01500W MS47 236/88 KT TFICC QXT IGW 160926 F55A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA875 5346N 01204W 0925 F380 M63 270/86 RESNO 0944 5600N 02000W KT CGXZD DDL ORK 160925 J84A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ICV81L 4911N 04838W 0922 F350 M58 311/133 5000N 04000W 0959 5300N 03000W KT LXVCV DDL YYT 160922 F08A
7m ago
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11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
4 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 40 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 7h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
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
Light
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
LGW
London Gatwick Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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 787-9 dreamliner
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.