JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
MXP
Milan Malpensa International Airport
Distance
3,463 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 2m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

6,412.8 km (3,462.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

MXP (MXP)

Estimated Flight Time

482 minutes (8h 2m)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 396 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-1:28 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:28-1:56 · smooth
  • 1:56-2:52 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:52-3:20 · smooth
  • 3:20-6:08 · light bumps (~168 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:08-6:36 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:36-7:32 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:32-8:02 · Landing · smooth
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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 → MXP
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH423 4957N04549W 0108 F350 5059N04000W 0133 5259N03000W MS50 290/50 KT DABYH DDL XXN 150108 F95A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR345M 4832N05440W 0107 F350 4849N05204W 0118 4900N05000W MS54 247/66 KT FGZNL QXS YYT 150107 F17A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH401 5149N02224W 0107 F370 5158N02000W 0117 5158N01500W MS44 232/94 KT DAIHX DDL XXF 150107 J78A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI8092 4635N05409W 0106 F330 4700N05000W 0125 4900N04000W MS49 247/56 KT N508KZ DDL YYT 150106 F57A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX92 5219N03349W 0106 F380 5258N02959W 0123 5358N02000W MS42 290/54 KT N844FD QXT AME 150107 F77A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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).

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 20 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.

Smooth Flight

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

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, 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 44 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 8h 02min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:56
Smooth
1:56-2:24
Light
2:24-2:52
Light
2:52-3:20
Smooth
3:20-3:48
Light
3:48-4:16
Light
4:16-4:44
Light
4:44-5:12
Light
5:12-5:40
Light
5:40-6:08
Light
6:08-6:36
Moderate
6:36-7:04
Light
7:04-7:32
Light
Landing
Smooth
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 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MXP Milan Malpensa International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (20°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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 → MXP, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.