American Airlines CLT LHR AA730
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → LHR
AA730 · Mar 17, 2026 · 19:20 ED
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 0m
Duration
3,461 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL946 5342N03400W 0342 F360 5400N03000W 0359 5500N02000W MS48 315/47 KT N660UA DDL XXN 170342 F04A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR4C 5331N02552W 0342 F390 5400N02000W 0406 DOGAL MS45 238/30 KT GVPRD DDL XXF 170342 J11A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH419 5230N03604W 0341 F360 5300N03000W 0407 5400N02000W MS48 319/77 KT DABYN DDL XXN 170341 F28A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR58N 5132N 04543W 0340 F390 M65 316/102 5200N 04000W 0405 5300N 03000W KT GVPIE DDL X3A 170340 J75A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL130 5206N 03631W 0340 F320 M47 326/104 5200N 03000W 0408 5200N 02000W KT N826MH QXT AOE 170340 F97A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours, 4 hours 20 minutes, and 6 hours 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.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 88 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 56 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
Landing
Light
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 G25 (330°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°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.