JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
NCE
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
Distance
3,459 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 2m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

6,406.9 km (3,459.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

NCE (NCE)

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. 2 bumpier stretches, about 452 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-8:02 · Landing · light bumps (~423 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → NCE
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL202 4832N04533W 2200 F370 4859N04000W 2223 4959N03000W MS53 233/108 KT N809NW DDL IG1 232200 J97A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD2 4741N05439W 2158 F340 JOOPY 2210 4900N05000W MS37 218/56 KT A6XWB QXT AME 232158 J06A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TAP211 4752N04743W 2153 F340 4801N05000W 2207 4731N05200W MS46 222/102 KT CSTXJ DDL IG1 232153 J03A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD6HZ 4741N05437W 2148 F350 4828N05159W 2201 4900N05000W MS42 347/57 KT A6BLO QXS YAY 232148 L43A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP GFA090 4749N04521W 2142 F350 4758N04000W 2204 4758N03000W MS47 356/102 KT A9CFJ QXT AME 232142 L47A
19m 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 Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.

Your Journey Beta

44 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, and over the Alps – 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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 83 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 66 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.

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
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:56
Light
1:56-2:24
Light
2:24-2:52
Light
2:52-3:20
Light
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
Light
6:36-7:04
Light
7:04-7:32
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
Wind
10 kt (40°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
NCE Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport - Arrival
Wind
20 kt G30 (260°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
13°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 → NCE, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.