Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
Route Information
Departure
MAD (MAD)
Distance
5,762.2 km (3,111.4 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
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 MAD → JFK
7 pilot reports along this route
7 / 7
Reporting smooth
0 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP IBE03PD 4415N01003W 1110 F310 BERUX 1118 4631N01359W MS43 310/11 KT ECORZ DDL IG1 311110 J12A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AVA120 4431N03659W 1110 F410 4729N02959W 1147 4959N02000W MS59 266/89 KT N794AV QXT EUA 311111 L82A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX021 4606N03514W 1107 F390 4600N03000W 1129 4600N02000W MS56 270/100 KT N438AM DDL XXN 311107 L81A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX021 4606N03609W 1103 F390 4600N03000W 1129 4600N02000W MS56 266/100 KT N438AM DDL XXN 311103 L77A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI8418 4446N04643W 1102 F336 4600N04000W 1132 4600N03000W MS44 247/86 KT N453PA DDL IG1 311102 F56A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
45 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 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 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 82 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 82 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
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
Moderate
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
8 kt G18 (220°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (10°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
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:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API - Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.