Delta Air Lines CLT BOS DL8852
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
CLT BOS
DL8852 · Mar 17, 2026 · 19:40 ED
40
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
1h 49m
Duration
632 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → BOS
11 pilot reports along this route
4 / 11
Reporting smooth
2 / 11
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
EWR UA /OV MMU/TM 0155/FL003/TP C550/SK OVC003/RM MMU ARRIVAL RWY23
6m ago
Smooth
JFK UUA /OV JFK200002/TM 0155/FL010/TP A330/RM LLWS +15 KT DURC
6m ago
Moderate
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0148/FLSFC/TP CRJ9/TB MOD/RM DURD RY 15
13m ago
Light
ARP UAL650 3929N 07658W 0142 F320 197/145 TB OCNL LGT IC
19m ago
Smooth
RDU UUA /OV RDU045015/TM 0140/FL060/TP B737/TB MOD-SEV/RM DURD
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

18 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Some Bumps Ahead

There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 1h 49min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:43
Severe
0:43-1:06
Moderate
1:06-1:29
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt G22 (330°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BOS Logan International — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
12 kt G22 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.