Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg.
Cargolux
JFK
LUX
CV261
Cargolux · Live forecast
JFK
→
LUX
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 53m
Duration
3,268 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 → LUX
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA885 5326N03700W 1623 F370 5302N04001W 1638 5100N05000W MS46 288/28 KT CGEGC DDL XXF 161623 J14A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA865 5354N02759W 1623 F370 5402N03000W 1632 5302N04001W MS44 229/47 KT CGOFW DDL XXF 161623 J68A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC101 5057N 05012W 1622 F380 M62 313/112 ALLRY 1633 4334N 06700W KT VTJRI QXS YYT 161622 J92A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR6J 5258N03637W 1620 F340 5232N04001W 1637 4902N05001W MS46 284/36 KT FGZND QXT AME 161620 F40A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR50M 5254N02510W 1620 F340 5330N03000W 1644 5230N04000W MS43 219/87 KT FGSQH QXT EUA 161620 F22A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
7 hours 15 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.
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 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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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Flight Timeline 7h 53min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
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
Smooth
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Light
6:54-7:23
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
11°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
LUX
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport — Arrival
Wind
2 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.