When is the Buenos Aires to New York route most turbulent?

Check the monthly chart for exact patterns. Transatlantic and mountain routes are typically roughest in winter (Dec–Mar). Tropical routes peak during monsoon season.

EZE to JFK Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Buenos Aires to New York flight turbulent?

The EZE–JFK route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on EZE to JFK?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 767 · Boeing 777, that's rows 18–28. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

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

The EZE to JFK flight takes approximately 12h 15m, covering 6,099 miles at 38,000 feet.

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Buenos Aires · New York · 12h 15m

Turb Score

12h 15m

Duration

5,300 nm

Distance

38,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for EZE–JFK

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About the EZE–JFK route

The Buenos Aires to New York route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 38,000 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 Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Airlines on Boeing 767 · Boeing 777 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 38,000 feet over a distance of 6,099 miles (5,300 nautical miles).

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

Buenos Aires to New York Flight Time

How long is the flight from EZE to JFK?

12h 15m

Flight Time

6,099 mi

Distance

38,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Boeing 767

Aircraft

The Buenos Aires (EZE) to New York (JFK) flight takes approximately 12h 15m, covering 6,099 miles (5,300 nautical miles) at 38,000 feet. The route is operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Airlines. Return flights (JFK to EZE) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on EZE–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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Turbulence by month

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Best seat on EZE–JFK

Boeing 767

Front

Rows 1–17

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 18–28

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 29+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

A few bumpy patches over the North Atlantic, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.

Frequent flyer · June

There was some noticeable movement somewhere over Greenland that made me grip the armrest. My seatmate (clearly a regular) didn't even look up from their book. Perspective.

First-time flyer · November

Some light chop crossing the jet stream — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in April.

Regular traveler · April

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Buenos Aires to New York flight turbulent?

The EZE–JFK route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 45/100.

When is turbulence worst on EZE 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 EZE to JFK?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 767 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 18–28. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from EZE to JFK?

The EZE to JFK flight takes approximately 12h 15m, covering 6,099 miles (5,300 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly EZE to JFK?

The main airlines operating this route are Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Airlines, flying Boeing 767 · Boeing 777 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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