Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
American Airlines
JFK
CDG
AA44
American Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
CDG
Also sold as:
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 15m
Duration
3,151 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 JFK → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP IBE03AB 5046N 04831W 0905 F350 M50 300/101 4900N 04000W 0942 4700N 03000W KT ECMSY DDL XXN 160905 J88A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX10 5126N03213W 0905 F370 5200N03000W 0915 5300N02000W MS44 228/59 KT N845FD QXT AME 160905 F76A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW23T 5240N 02203W 0904 F390 M58 231/81 5230N 02000W 0912 LIMRI KT GVIID DDL XXH 160904 F01A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR22Q 5159N 01841W 0902 F390 M62 238/87 LIMRI 0917 XETBO KT GVEII DDL X2E 160902 J88A
9m ago
Light
AVP UA /OV LVZ11006/TM 0901/FL180/TP GLEX/TB LGT
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours, 4 hours, 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 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 43 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 15min
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
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Moderate
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:17
Moderate
6:17-6:45
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
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
15 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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.