British Airways JFK LHR BA9605
British Airways · Live forecast
JFK → LHR
BA9605 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:50 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 40m
Duration
2,991 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SWR39 5117N05150W 0926 F350 5116N05143W 0926 5100N05000W MS58 307/144 KT HBJNA DDL XXH 160926 F68A
0m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE5LP 5400N01734W 0925 F300 5000N01600W 0959 4500N01500W MS47 236/88 KT TFICC QXT IGW 160926 F55A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA875 5346N01204W 0925 F380 RESNO 0944 5600N02000W MS63 270/86 KT CGXZD DDL ORK 160925 J84A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP ICV81L 4911N 04838W 0922 F350 M58 311/133 5000N 04000W 0959 5300N 03000W KT LXVCV DDL YYT 160922 F08A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR002 5207N01144W 0922 F320 MALOT 0940 5400N02000W MS50 269/69 KT FGSQU QXS ORK 160922 F11A
4m 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 Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

32 minutes, 3 hours 45 minutes, and 6 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 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 39 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 6h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:54
Light
2:54-3:22
Light
3:22-3:50
Moderate
3:50-4:18
Light
4:18-4:46
Light
4:46-5:14
Light
5:14-5:42
Light
5:42-6:10
Moderate
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
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 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
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.

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