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.
Saudia
JFK
RUH
SV902
Saudia · Live forecast
JFK
→
RUH
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
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 → RUH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP LOT5N 5204N04336W 0732 F350 5300N04000W 0749 5500N03000W MS52 322/24 KT ECOJL QXT AME 270732 F26A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC191 5048N04434W 0732 F320 5130N05000W 0758 TUDEP MS44 034/14 KT VTAER QXT AME 270732 F57A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FBU93E 5504N02531W 0732 F410 5458N02000W 0753 RESNO MS48 236/45 KT FHREN QXT EUA 270732 J36A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC230 5307N04504W 0731 F350 5400N04000W 0756 5600N03000W MS53 308/30 KT CGOJC QXT IGW 270731 J67A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX005 5404N02532W 0730 F390 5358N02000W 0752 DOGAL MS54 243/60 KT XADHN DDL XXN 270730 L42A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 40 minutes, 6 hours 15 minutes, and 7 hours 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 54 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 62 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
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Flight Timeline 12h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
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
Light
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Smooth
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 (210°)
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
38°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:
- 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.