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).
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
CDG
Charles De Gaulle
Route Information
Departure
JFK (JFK)
Distance
5,835.2 km (3,150.8 nautical miles)
Arrival
CDG (CDG)
Flight Time
495 minutes (8h 15m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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 JFK → CDG
14 pilot reports along this route
14 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AIC188 5157N02907W 0019 F310 5100N02000W 0057 RODEL MS49 227/109 KT VTALJ QXT AOE 160019 F68A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM272 4837N05134W 0018 F370 4900N05000W 0026 5000N04000W MS47 291/71 KT PHBKK QXS YYT 160018 L23A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH744 5250N 04105W 0015 F290 M47 208/40 5300N 04000W 0020 5500N 03000W KT 23292A DDL XXN 160015 F98A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR343 4815N05652W 0009 F390 4849N05204W 0029 4900N05000W MS53 291/104 KT FHRBB QXS YDF 160009 L61A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC188 5205N03229W 0005 F310 5200N03000W 0016 5100N02000W MS48 211/140 KT VTALJ QXT AOE 160006 F61A
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 74 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 51 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 8h 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
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
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
Wind
12 kt G23 (120°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (220°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b77w
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:
- 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.