JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
ZRH
Zürich Airport
Distance
3,407 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 55m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

6,309.8 km (3,407.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

ZRH (ZRH)

Flight Time

475 minutes (7h 55m)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 475 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-4:00 · light bumps (~180 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:00-4:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:30-5:58 · light bumps (~88 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:58-6:27 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:27-7:55 · Landing · light bumps (~88 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 → ZRH
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL134 4853N04614W 0110 F370 5000N04000W 0140 5200N03000W MS52 286/48 KT N653UA DDL XXN 150110 F75A
0m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL915 4807N05440W 0108 F370 4900N05000W 0129 5100N04000W MS53 256/53 KT N226UA DDL YDF 150108 F44A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH423 4957N04549W 0108 F350 5059N04000W 0133 5259N03000W MS50 290/50 KT DABYH DDL XXN 150108 F95A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5051 5202N03518W 0108 F370 5258N02959W 0131 5358N02000W MS46 301/58 KT N120FE QXT IGW 150108 F28A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP CMB546 5108N03500W 0108 F370 5200N03000W 0131 5300N02000W MS44 302/65 KT N378AX QXT IGW 150109 F59A
2m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Zürich Airport, Zurich.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 4 hours 30 minutes, and 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 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 7h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Moderate
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
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
Wind
11 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ZRH Zürich Airport - Arrival
Wind
2 kt
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide JFK → ZRH, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.