JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Distance
3,601 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 21m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

6,668.3 km (3,600.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

VCE (VCE)

Estimated Flight Time

501 minutes (8h 21m)

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 413 min in total.
  • 0:00-3:00 · Takeoff · light bumps (~180 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:00-3:30 · smooth
  • 3:30-5:55 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:55-6:24 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:24-6:53 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:53-7:51 · smooth
  • 7:51-8:21 · Landing · light bumps (~30 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 → VCE
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL929 5203N03525W 0247 F360 5300N03000W 0311 5400N02000W MS47 308/76 KT N672UA DDL X5A 150247 F38A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW11J 5017N03401W 0247 F390 5058N02959W 0304 5158N02000W MS46 288/57 KT GSTBB DDL XXF 150247 F80A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL70 5251N02203W 0247 F410 5259N02000W 0255 MALOT MS47 241/78 KT N571DZ DDL XXF 150247 J98A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA880 4832N05448W 0246 F370 4850N05204W 0258 4900N05000W MS51 250/54 KT CGOFV DDL YDF 150246 J12A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR159X 5201N03534W 0246 F400 5300N03000W 0309 5400N02000W MS48 298/62 KT FHUVA QXT EUA 150246 J29A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Venice Marco Polo Airport, Venezia (VE).

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 15 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 42 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 21min
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
3:30-3:59
Light
3:59-4:28
Light
4:28-4:57
Light
4:57-5:26
Light
5:26-5:55
Light
5:55-6:24
Moderate
6:24-6:53
Light
6:53-7:22
Smooth
7:22-7:51
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
11 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
VCE Venice Marco Polo Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (40°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
12°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 → VCE, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.