Your Flight
We analysed more than 21,000 data points along your route from Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
Air China
PEK
JFK
CA981
Air China · Live forecast
PEK
→
JFK
93
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
15h 10m
Duration
5,928 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 PEK → JFK
3 pilot reports along this route
2 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ABE UA /OV SCOUP/TM 1450/FL050/TP AA5/TB CONS LGT-MOD
11m ago
Smooth
POU UA /OV KPOU/TM 1446/FL007/TP C172/RM +/-5KTS
15m ago
Smooth
SYR UA /OV KSYR/TM 1445/FL008/TP E145/SK OVC008-TOP/UNKN/TB NEG/IC NEG
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you across the Gobi Desert, crossing the Arctic Ocean, crossing the Hudson Bay, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 35 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 15h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:29
Smooth
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Light
7:25-7:54
Smooth
7:54-8:23
Smooth
8:23-8:52
Smooth
8:52-9:21
Smooth
9:21-9:50
Smooth
9:50-10:19
Smooth
10:19-10:48
Smooth
10:48-11:17
Smooth
11:17-11:46
Light
11:46-12:15
Light
12:15-12:44
Light
12:44-13:13
Light
13:13-13:42
Light
13:42-14:11
Light
14:11-14:40
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
PEK
Beijing Capital International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
4 kt (190°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (80°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
boeing 747-89l
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.
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.