JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
LGW
London Gatwick Airport
Distance
3,007 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 1m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

5,568.7 km (3,006.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

LGW (LGW)

Flight Time

420 minutes (7h 0m)

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. 1 bumpier stretch, about 390 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-7:00 · Landing · light bumps (~390 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → LGW
14 pilot reports along this route
14 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP HYS102 5154N04103W 2203 F390 5158N04000W 2207 5258N03000W MS47 259/130 KT YRKID QXT AOE 232203 J42A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE242 5046N05138W 2202 F350 5100N05000W 2209 5200N04000W MS43 236/91 KT A6EEO DDL YYT 232202 J07A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD6HZ 4833N05142W 2202 F340 4900N05000W 2210 5000N04000W MS41 350/74 KT A6BLO QXS YYT 232202 L52A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD8MY 5113N04824W 2142 F340 5200N04000W 2213 5200N03000W MS45 235/120 KT A6APG QXT AME 232143 J99A
23m ago
Smooth
ARP THY9LC 5409N02850W 2139 F370 5459N02000W 2208 RESNO MS52 265/167 KT TCLLM QXT AME 232139 L67A
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 81 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 59 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
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
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
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
10 kt (40°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LGW London Gatwick Airport - Arrival
Wind
18 kt G28 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°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:

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 → LGW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.