Saudia JFK RUH SV902
Saudia · Live forecast
JFK → RUH
SV902 · Jul 27, 2026 · 06:00 ED
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
12h 30m
Duration
5,659 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → RUH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL924 5158N04348W 0610 F360 5258N03959W 0629 5458N02959W MS54 330/22 KT N77012 DDL XXH 270610 F56A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL126 5131N04154W 0609 F360 5200N04000W 0620 5400N03000W MS55 348/13 KT N76054 DDL X4A 270610 F02A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR4Y 5303N02242W 0609 F400 5258N02000W 0621 5258N01500W MS58 237/58 KT HBJHF DDL XXF 270609 J86A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL82 5505N02456W 0609 F330 5459N02000W 0627 RESNO MS46 240/78 KT N24972 DDL XXF 270609 L22A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP THY1RT 5505N02514W 0609 F380 5459N02000W 0629 RESNO MS54 246/71 KT TCLGF QXT EUA 270609 J22A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 20,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours, 6 hours 20 minutes, and 6 hours 30 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 Dinaric 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 53 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 61 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 12h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Smooth
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
4 kt (220°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RUH King Khaled International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (310°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
35°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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