Your Flight
We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.
KJFK (JFK)
3,974.2 km (2,145.9 nautical miles)
KLAX (LAX)
377 minutes (6h 17m)
Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.
2 hours 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 over the Appalachian Mountains, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 37 minutes.
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.
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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Detailed Analysis Below: While flights generally follow these patterns, our advanced turbulence prediction system analyzes real-time weather data, atmospheric conditions, and pilot reports to provide you with precise, route-specific forecasts. Review the detailed metrics and interactive maps below for a comprehensive understanding of expected conditions along your flight path.
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Safety First: All commercial aircraft, regardless of size, are engineered and certified to safely handle turbulence. The difference is primarily in passenger comfort - larger aircraft provide a smoother feeling ride, but all aircraft are equally safe.
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Return to Simplified View| Category | Comfort View | Scientific (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | <20% probability | <15% probability |
| Light | 20-50% | 15-30% |
| Moderate | 50-75% | 30-50% |
| Severe | ≥75% | ≥50% |
| Time (UTC) | Intensity | Altitude | Aircraft | Report |
|---|
TAF KJFK 171127Z 1712/1818 32007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 FM171600 33009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1719/1722 -SHRA BKN050 FM172200 02008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM180100 06007KT P6SM BKN040 FM180800 07007KT P6SM SCT015 TEMPO 1810/1813 BKN015 FM181400 12006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050
TAF KLAX 170859Z 1709/1812 VRB03KT P6SM FEW014 FM171000 09004KT P6SM SCT015 FM171300 09007KT P6SM SCT015 FM171700 25006KT P6SM SKC FM172000 25012KT P6SM SKC FM180400 25006KT P6SM SKC FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT018
METAR KJFK 171051Z 33009KT 10SM FEW060 BKN110 BKN250 20/15 A2981 RMK AO2 RAE0954 SLP094 P0000 T02000150
METAR KLAX 171053Z 09006KT 10SM FEW012 SCT018 14/12 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01440122
The route has been divided into segments of approximately 500km each for detailed analysis.
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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.
How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.
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