ARN to JFK Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Stockholm to New York flight turbulent?

The ARN–JFK route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on ARN to JFK?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a 291, that's rows 20-30. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from ARN to JFK?

The ARN to JFK flight takes approximately 9h 0min.

Is the Stockholm to New York flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Stockholm · New York · 9h 0min

Turb Score

9h 0min

Duration

3,752 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Moderate

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for ARN–JFK

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About the ARN–JFK route

The Stockholm to New York route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 37,000 feet, the aircraft encounters the strongest bumps roughly 2–5 hours into the flight. This is clear-air turbulence — no clouds, no visual warning — which makes a pre-flight forecast especially valuable.

The route is served by SAS, Norwegian Air on B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 8 · 7 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 4,320 miles (3,752 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.

Turbulence levels on ARN–JFK

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm

LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady

ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause

HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly ARN–JFK

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on ARN–JFK

291

Front

Rows 1–19

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 20-30

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 31+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Rough patch over the Atlantic in January — drinks went everywhere on the row behind me. Probably 45 minutes of actual turbulence. Nothing dangerous but definitely uncomfortable.

Business traveler · January

Moderate turbulence over the Atlantic — the kind where you're glad you kept your seatbelt on. Lasted about 30-40 minutes, then smoothed out. I've had worse on transatlantic routes.

Frequent flyer · December

This was genuinely difficult for me. Real bumps for a long stretch over the North Atlantic, seatbelt sign on for what felt like forever. The flight attendants were calm which helped. Got through it.

Nervous flyer · June

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Stockholm to New York flight turbulent?

The ARN–JFK route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 7/100.

When is turbulence worst on ARN to JFK?

Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.

Which seat is smoothest on ARN to JFK?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a 291 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20-30. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from ARN to JFK?

The ARN to JFK flight takes approximately 9h 0min, covering 4,320 miles (3,752 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly ARN to JFK?

The main airlines operating this route are SAS, Norwegian Air, flying B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 8 · 7 aircraft.

Data Sources

PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route

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