Your Flight
We analysed more than 23,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong).
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
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PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Route Information
Departure
JFK (JFK)
Distance
11,873.7 km (6,411.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
PVG (PVG)
Flight Time
900 minutes (15h 0m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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 → PVG
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DXR UA /OV KDXR02006/TM 2228/FL017/TP C182/WX FV03SM
26m ago
Smooth
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 2225/FLSFC/TP BCS1/SK BKN017/WX 5SM/RM DURD RY 24
29m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV EWR/TM 2218/FL005/TP E75L/WX 1 1/2SM/RM RWY INSIGHT OUT OF 005. FU
36m ago
Moderate
JFK UA /OV JFK169080/TM 2212/FL170/TP A320/TB MOD
42m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
23,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
9 hours 50 minutes and 10 hours 25 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 Hudson Bay, crossing the Arctic Ocean, and crossing the East China Sea – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 39 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 44 minutes.
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
Flight Timeline 15h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Moderate
10:00-10:30
Moderate
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Light
14:00-14:30
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
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (180°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b77w
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.