United Airlines IAD CDG UA915
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → CDG
UA915 · Mar 17, 2026 · 22:00
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
10h 39m
Duration
3,347 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL70 5243N 04358W 0153 F350 M58 325/159 5300N 04000W 0210 5400N 03000W KT N685UA DDL X4A 170153 F58A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN104 5256N 03027W 0153 F380 M46 281/24 5300N 03000W 0155 5358N 02000W KT EIDUZ DDL XXN 170153 J45A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP N688CB 4836N 05139W 0151 F410 M68 279/82 4900N 05000W 0159 5000N 04000W KT N688CB DDL XXH 170152 A41A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH411 5131N 04533W 0151 F400 M61 307/93 5158N 04000W 0215 5258N 02959W KT DAIXV DDL XXH 170151 J02A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH1808 5206N02310W 0151 F310 5200N03000W 0226 5100N04000W MS41 220/52 KT 99205A DDL XXN 170151 F94A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · 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

2 hours 20 minutes, 7 hours 10 minutes, and 7 hours 30 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 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 49 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 39min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Moderate
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:45
Moderate
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:09
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
15 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
CDG Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°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.

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