JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Distance
2,787 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 32m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

5,161.1 km (2,786.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

PIK (PIK)

Estimated Flight Time

392 minutes (6h 32m)

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. 5 bumpier stretches, about 332 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-0:58 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:58-1:26 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:26-2:22 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:22-2:50 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:50-6:02 · light bumps (~192 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:02-6:32 · 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 → PIK
12 pilot reports along this route
12 / 12
Reporting smooth
0 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ETD8MY 5139N04439W 2156 F340 5200N04000W 2213 5200N03000W MS46 236/152 KT A6APG QXT AME 232156 J03A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP THY9LC 5437N02448W 2153 F370 5459N02000W 2209 RESNO MS56 269/153 KT TCLLM QXT EUA 232153 L71A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL234 4929N05436W 2151 F360 5024N05155W 2204 5100N05000W MS45 225/74 KT N426DZ DDL YDF 232151 J40A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP HYS102 5136N04448W 2149 F390 5158N04000W 2207 5258N03000W MS49 250/129 KT YRKID QXT AOE 232149 J41A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE242 5013N05456W 2148 F350 5100N05000W 2209 5200N04000W MS44 233/63 KT A6EEO DDL YDF 232148 J97A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 10,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour and 2 hours 40 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 Scottish Highlands – 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 77 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 53 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 6h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Moderate
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Light
2:22-2:50
Moderate
2:50-3:18
Light
3:18-3:46
Light
3:46-4:14
Light
4:14-4:41
Light
4:41-5:08
Light
5:08-5:35
Light
5:35-6:02
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
10 kt (40°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
PIK Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Arrival
Wind
14 kt (320°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°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.

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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 → PIK, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.