Air France IAD CDG AF53
Air France · Live forecast
IAD → CDG
AF53 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:45
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 30m
Duration
3,347 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe

Notifications not available
Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.

💙
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 IAD → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP VIR117F 5124N03034W 1814 F360 4901N04001W 1908 4401N05001W MS46 239/43 KT GVEYR DDL X0E 161814 J93A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SIA21 5106N 03338W 1814 F350 M44 282/33 5100N 03000W 1829 5100N 02000W KT 9VSGF QXT EUA 161814 J69A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL4 5414N02138W 1814 F320 5500N03000W 1857 5400N04000W MS48 219/140 KT N841MH QXT AOE 161814 F40A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP FBU72J 5124N01139W 1813 F380 LIMRI 1832 5302N01959W MS59 252/87 KT FHREV QXS ORK 161813 J10A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH742 5243N03150W 1812 F291 5300N03000W 1821 5500N02000W MS46 303/34 KT 33113A DDL XXN 161813 F87A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 minutes early.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
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
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Moderate
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
24 kt G40 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CDG Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°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
b788
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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:

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