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).
Air France
JFK
CDG
AF3
Air France · Live forecast
JFK
→
CDG
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 25m
Duration
3,151 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
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TSC603 5253N02816W 1153 F320 5300N03000W 1203 5300N04000W MS44 224/79 KT CGOKE QXT IGW 161154 J78A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX025 5101N01925W 1153 F410 DINIM 1212 ELSOX MS57 347/65 KT XAAMR DDL XXN 161153 L19A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW196E 5148N 02229W 1151 F410 M50 349/78 5158N 02000W 1201 LIMRI KT GZBJA DDL XXF 161151 L25A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP CLX6697 5151N 02222W 1150 F370 M53 226/97 5200N 02000W 1200 LIMRI KT LXVCL QXT AME 161150 F55A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL2 5247N 01138W 1149 F360 M58 260/69 MALOT 1207 5400N 02000W KT N854NW DDL BFS 161149 J15A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours 10 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 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 25min
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
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Light
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Moderate
6:26-6:55
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
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
11 kt (270°)
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.
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.