JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Distance
3,111 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 15m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

5,762.2 km (3,111.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

MAD (MAD)

Flight Time

435 minutes (7h 15m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 5 bumpier stretches, about 435 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:59-1:28 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:28-4:51 · light bumps (~203 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:51-5:20 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 5:20-7:15 · Landing · light bumps (~115 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL42 4522N04826W 0201 F390 4659N04000W 0241 4859N03000W MS50 272/47 KT N785AN DDL YYT 150201 F61A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR104L 4716N04850W 0201 F390 4859N04000W 0242 5059N03000W MS51 274/45 KT GVLUX DDL YYT 150201 J21A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA928 4657N04835W 0159 F340 4628N04000W 0241 4558N03000W MS51 286/58 KT CGXLR DDL X3A 150200 J75A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TOM071 4654N03033W 0159 F410 4700N03000W 0201 4859N02000W MS52 260/78 KT GTUIM DDL XXF 150159 L88A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AVA054 4526N02320W 0159 F410 4559N02000W 0215 4659N01459W MS56 234/76 KT N782AV QXT EUA 150200 L82A
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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 10 minutes and 5 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.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 58 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 37 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 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:17
Light
6:17-6:45
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
11 kt G18 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (350°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide JFK → MAD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.