British Airways JFK LHR BA174
British Airways · Live forecast
JFK → LHR
BA174 · Jul 16, 2026 · 18:40 ED · G-ZBKL
Also sold as: VS46 Virgin Atlantic BA180 British Airways
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 10m
Duration
2,991 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 DAL96 4803N05701W 2354 F370 JOOPY 0016 4900N05000W MS41 238/52 KT N511DN DDL YDF 162354 J73A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN75 4933N05131W 2354 F390 5000N05000W 2354 5200N04000W MS41 210/63 KT DAIKH DDL XXH 162354 J50A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ITY651 4921N04834W 2354 F390 5100N04000W 0035 5200N03000W MS47 207/88 KT IITYI QXS YYT 162354 J92A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL22 5018N04843W 2353 F370 5159N04000W 0032 5259N03000W MS45 195/92 KT N821NW DDL YYT 162353 J68A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL70 5121N04834W 2353 F390 5300N04000W 0030 5400N03000W MS46 200/79 KT N516DN DDL XXH 162353 J69A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · VERY 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

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 46 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 23 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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:52
Light
3:52-4:20
Light
4:20-4:48
Smooth
4:48-5:16
Light
5:16-5:44
Light
5:44-6:12
Light
6:12-6:40
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
3 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°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
G-ZBKL
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.

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