Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Milan Malpensa International Airport, Ferno (VA).
Delta Air Lines
JFK
MXP
DL184
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MXP
Also sold as:
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 55m
Duration
3,463 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MXP
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL85 5129N02345W 1754 F340 5200N03000W 1828 5100N04000W MS49 218/115 KT N814NW DDL IG1 161754 J27A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR117F 5148N02614W 1752 F356 5131N03000W 1811 4901N04001W MS44 217/69 KT GVEYR DDL X0E 161752 J83A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM643 5204N 01144W 1751 F360 M58 247/82 LIMRI 1808 5300N 02000W KT PHBKP QXS ORK 161751 L77A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP N830CH 4933N04548W 1750 F360 4901N05001W 1816 4831N05200W MS60 325/132 KT N830CH QXT AME 161751 M15A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH412 5134N 01225W 1750 F380 M60 247/89 LIMRI 1804 5301N 02000W KT DAIXY DDL BYT 161750 J11A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour and 7 hours 45 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Apennines – these areas can sometimes cause 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 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 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 8h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
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
6:00-6:29
Light
6:29-6:58
Light
6:58-7:27
Light
7:27-7:56
Moderate
7:56-8:25
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
MXP
Milan Malpensa International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (350°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°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
boeing 767-432(er)
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:
- 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.