Your Flight
We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
American Airlines
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We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
3 hours 40 minutes and 4 hours 20 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 Sierra Nevada, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds at cruising altitude are about 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 18 minutes early.
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent with typical approach conditions.
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 ExercisesMorning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.