Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Delta Air Lines
DTW
CDG
DL228
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW
→
CDG
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 55m
Duration
3,434 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH2P 5533N03214W 0917 F390 5529N03000W 0926 5459N02000W MS45 218/39 KT DAIXM DDL XXH 160917 J66A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA801 5400N01957W 0917 F400 5400N02000W 0917 5500N03000W MS59 356/71 KT CFRSI DDL XXN 160917 L24A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP CMB582 5541N01817W 0916 F370 RESNO 0930 NETKI MS62 240/109 KT N664GT DDL IG1 160916 F10A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH2P 5534N03238W 0915 F390 5529N03000W 0926 5459N02000W MS44 221/39 KT DAIXM DDL XXH 160916 J65A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR39 5144N05527W 0912 F350 5116N05143W 0926 5100N05000W MS58 305/145 KT HBJNA DDL XXH 160912 F62A
8m ago
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12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours and 6 hours 35 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.
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 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 54 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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Flight Timeline 7h 55min
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
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Moderate
6:56-7:25
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.
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.