Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Orlando International Airport, Orlando.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
MCO
DL1740
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MCO
43
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
3h 8m
Duration
821 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → MCO
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CHS UA /OV CHS/TM 1413/FL026/TP A319/SK BASES BKN 026/WV +/- 15KTS/RM LLWAS +/- 15KTS ON FINAL RUNWAY 21
4m ago
Smooth
SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 1413/FLDURD/TP B737/SK BASES 010
4m ago
Smooth
SAV UA /OV HXD045007/TM 1411/FL080/TP E145/SK IMC LT CHOP
6m ago
Smooth
TEB UA /OV TEB/TM 1410/FL004/TP LJ40/SK OVC/WX FV02SM
7m ago
Smooth
RDU UA /OV RDU/TM 1410/FLDURGD/TP B737/SK OVC007
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
18 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
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 3h 08min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Moderate
1:20-1:50
Severe
1:50-2:19
Moderate
2:19-2:48
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
MCO
Orlando International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G22 (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
airbus a321-271nx
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.