JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
Distance
2,991 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 59m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

5,539.7 km (2,991.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

LHR (LHR)

Flight Time

440 minutes (7h 20m)

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
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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 DAL242 4934N05146W 0159 F390 5000N05000W 0207 5100N04000W MS49 251/81 KT N425DX DDL YYT 310159 J74A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM672 5011N04837W 0159 F380 5059N04000W 0235 5159N03000W MS52 248/83 KT PHAOE QXS YYT 310159 J56A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX92 5249N02241W 0159 F370 5300N02000W 0210 MALOT MS55 266/48 KT N870FD QXT AME 310159 F70A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM646 5032N05140W 0158 F360 5059N05000W 0205 5159N04000W MS48 244/84 KT PHBQM QXS YYT 310158 F35A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC382 4946N05134W 0158 F340 5000N05000W 0205 5100N04000W MS50 247/106 KT CGOKE QXS YYT 310158 J97A
3m 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

1 hour and 2 hours 40 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.

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 62 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 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 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:29
Light
2:29-2:58
Moderate
2:58-3:27
Light
3:27-3:56
Light
3:56-4:25
Light
4:25-4:54
Light
4:54-5:23
Light
5:23-5:52
Light
5:52-6:21
Light
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
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Arrival
Wind
18 kt G30 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°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.

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