Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale.
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Route Information
Departure
CLT (CLT)
Distance
1,019.3 km (550.4 nautical miles)
Arrival
FLL (FLL)
Flight Time
115 minutes (1h 55m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → FLL
8 pilot reports along this route
3 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0138/FL120/TP E175/TB MODERATE TURBULANCE/RM PARQR ARR SOUTH TRANSITION
26m ago
Smooth
ORL UA /OV ORL070008/TM 0136/FL013/TP C25M/WX CLR/RM SMOOTH RIDE
28m ago
Smooth
HKY UA /OV HKY/TM 0133/FL120/TP A321/WX TSTM VC WEST NEG PRECIP/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 44
31m ago
Smooth
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0133/FLDURGD/TP A320/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RWY 18R MCO
31m ago
Smooth
CLT UUA /OV ERHRT/TM 0128/FL100/TP B763/TB MODERATE TO SEVERE/RM REPORT ON FLIPZ ARR SOUTH TRANS, NO INJURIES REPORTED
36m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
21 minutes, 1 hour, and 1 hour 15 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 smooth with possible light bumps, 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 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Moderate
0:45-1:10
Moderate
1:10-1:35
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
11 kt G17 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (130°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.