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
DL286
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MXP
Also sold as:
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 10m
Duration
3,463 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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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
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
BDL UA /OV CTR36010/TM 1938/FL60/TP C402/TB LGT CHOP
6m ago
Smooth
ARP EJM188 5143N03607W 1936 F450 5200N04000W 1955 5100N05000W MS51 229/52 KT N188J QXT EUA 011936 F93A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP EJM188 5126N03322W 1922 F450 5200N04000W 1956 5100N05000W MS55 238/54 KT N188J QXT EUA 011922 F86A
22m ago
Smooth
ARP N394AJ 5146N01150W 1911 F430 TOBOR 1929 5400N02000W MS42 265/31 KT N394AJ DDL BLY 011912 A18A
33m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
4 hours, 7 hours, and 7 hours 30 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 58 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 8h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Moderate
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Moderate
7:12-7:40
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
Wind
12 kt G20 (60°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MXP
Milan Malpensa International Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (260°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
27°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
airbus a330-323
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.