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 UAL124 4647N05436W 2244 F370 NICSO 2256 4800N05000W MS43 350/55 KT N26970 DDL YYT 232244 L67A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL84 4929N03607W 2244 F370 4959N03000W 2308 5059N02000W MS53 255/112 KT N12021 DDL XXH 232244 L72A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL240 4931N03537W 2243 F390 4958N03000W 2306 5058N02000W MS55 264/107 KT N409DX DDL IG1 232244 J72A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL240 4931N03538W 2243 F390 4958N03000W 2306 5058N02000W MS55 264/108 KT N409DX DDL IG1 232244 J70A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP N890DA 4914N04819W 2242 F410 5000N04000W 2317 4900N03000W MS56 238/95 KT N890DA QXT AME 232242 A54A
9m 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
7 kt (360°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
NCE Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
NSC
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.