Your Flight
We analysed more than 10,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Manchester Airport, Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Virgin Atlantic
JFK
MAN
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Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
JFK
→
MAN
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 0m
Duration
2,895 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 → MAN
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DHK820 5320N03731W 0911 F330 5400N03000W 0943 5500N02000W MS44 269/24 KT GDHLP DDL IG1 160911 F11A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ICV81L 4851N05147W 0908 F350 4900N05000W 0916 5000N04000W MS59 313/134 KT LXVCV DDL YYT 160908 F99A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM248 5333N 02532W 0905 F390 M47 345/74 5400N 02000W 0927 DOGAL KT PHBKH QXT AME 160905 L63A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH2P 5535N03547W 0903 F390 5529N03000W 0926 5459N02000W MS42 231/32 KT DAIXM DDL XXH 160904 J62A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA801 5329N 01717W 0903 F400 M58 250/67 5400N 02000W 0918 5500N 03000W KT CFRSI DDL XXN 160903 L23A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 00min
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
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
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
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
MAN
Manchester Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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.