LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
Distance
2,991 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 59m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

5,539.7 km (2,991.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

JFK (JFK)

Flight Time

480 minutes (8h 0m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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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 DAL53 5250N01131W 1504 F340 DOGAL 1522 5500N02000W MS46 212/53 KT N186DN QXS ORK 211504 F85A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP SVA021 5352N01912W 1504 F310 5400N02000W 1507 5500N03000W MS40 205/87 KT HZAK42 QXT EUA 211504 F40A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH7K 5458N01944W 1504 F360 5500N02000W 1505 5601N03000W MS52 202/96 KT DAIHY DDL XXF 211504 J31A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP N92BS 5317N01258W 1503 F380 NEBIN 1513 5500N02000W MS53 209/66 KT N92BS QXT IGW 211503 A25A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL113 5400N01948W 1503 F360 5400N02000W 1504 5502N03000W MS51 202/89 KT N812NW DDL IG1 211503 J18A
3m 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

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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 71 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 53 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.

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 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
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
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
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
3 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport - Arrival
Wind
16 kt G23 (10°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.

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