Virgin Atlantic LHR JFK VS25
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
LHR → JFK
VS25 · Jun 1, 2026 · 20:05 BS · boeing 787-9 dreamliner
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 45m
Duration
2,991 nm
Distance
40,000 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 LHR → JFK
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP NBT40H 5502N03053W 2133 F380 5500N04000W 2215 5400N05000W MS47 257/48 KT GCKOF QXT EUA 012134 L69A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP ASL501 5056N04015W 2130 F350 5100N04000W 2131 5300N03000W MS45 224/109 KT YUARB QXT AME 012130 J61A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP UBT70M 5505N02239W 2121 F360 5501N03000W 2157 5501N04000W MS46 283/72 KT GCKWN QXT EUA 012121 L40A
24m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH425 5203N03950W 2116 F350 5400N03000W 2159 5500N02000W MS47 231/71 KT 33113A DDL XXN 012117 F57A
29m ago
Smooth
BGR UA /OV BGR/TM 2210/FL100/TP E75S/TA M12/IC LGT RIME /RM 110-120
30m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 43 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 32 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Smooth
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:15
Moderate
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Departure
Wind
11 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt G23 (100°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
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.

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