Virgin Atlantic JFK LHR VS4
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
JFK → LHR
VS4 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:00 ED · G-VRNB
Also sold as: AA100 American Airlines BA112 British Airways VS10 Virgin Atlantic
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 20m
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 DLH443 5103N03929W 0000 F370 5159N03000W 0041 5259N02000W MS51 245/37 KT DABPB DDL XXH 170000 L38A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL967 4956N04856W 2358 F360 5000N05000W 0003 ELSIR MS44 203/89 KT N670UA QXS YAY 162358 F29A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH411 4933N05144W 2358 F380 4959N04959W 0006 5159N04000W MS40 207/63 KT DAIXW DDL YYT 162358 J72A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD16 5058N04007W 2357 F350 5100N04000W 2358 5159N03000W MS45 352/42 KT A6BNE QXT AME 162358 L35A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL96 4804N05652W 2355 F370 JOOPY 0016 4900N05000W MS41 234/51 KT N511DN DDL YDF 162355 J79A
6m 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

3 hours 30 minutes and 4 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.

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 43 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 19 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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:29
Light
2:29-2:58
Light
2:58-3:27
Light
3:27-3:56
Moderate
3:56-4:25
Moderate
4:25-4:54
Light
4:54-5:23
Light
5:23-5:52
Light
5:52-6:21
Smooth
6:21-6:50
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
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
11 kt G21 (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
20°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-VRNB
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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