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JFK to EDI Turbulence Forecast

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

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JFK
→
EDI
New York · Edinburgh · 7h 20m
17
Turb Score
7h 20m
Duration
3,400 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Heavy
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for JFK–EDI

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About the JFK–EDI route

The New York to Edinburgh route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 39,000 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 American Airlines, Delta, United, Norse Atlantic on Airbus A321XLR · Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 3,914 miles (3,400 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on JFK–EDI

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 JFK–EDI

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on JFK–EDI

Boeing 787-9

Front
Rows 1–20
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 21-32
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 33+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the New York to Edinburgh flight turbulent?
The JFK–EDI route typically experiences heavy turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 17/100.
When is turbulence worst on JFK to EDI?
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 JFK to EDI?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 787-9 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 21-32. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from JFK to EDI?
The JFK to EDI flight takes approximately 7h 20m, covering 3,914 miles (3,400 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly JFK to EDI?
The main airlines operating this route are American Airlines, Delta, United, Norse Atlantic, flying Airbus A321XLR · Boeing 787 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data