Virgin Atlantic LHR JFK VS9
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
LHR → JFK
VS9 · Jul 27, 2026 · 11:20 BS
Also sold as: BA173 British Airways DL2 Delta Air Lines
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
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
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL729 5438N01131W 0937 F380 ETARI 0956 5630N02000W MS55 256/97 KT N850AN QXS SNN 270937 L56A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU2220 5514N02144W 0934 F320 5600N03000W 1017 5500N04000W MS45 238/80 KT N4083J QXT IGW 270934 J22A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP THY2AY 5433N03241W 0934 F350 5459N03000W 0945 5459N02000W MS48 257/71 KT TCJJJ QXT EUA 270935 F52A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX34 4843N05152W 0934 F370 4900N05000W 0943 5200N04000W MS51 276/55 KT N878FD QXS YYT 270934 F51A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL208 5401N01820W 0933 F390 DOGAL 0946 BEXET MS56 234/75 KT N805AN QXT AOE 270933 L14A
5m 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

20 minutes, 1 hour, and 1 hour 50 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 52 minutes.

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.

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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
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Moderate
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°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
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.

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