MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Distance
3,562 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 15m
Route Information
Departure

MAD (MAD)

Distance

6,597.4 km (3,562.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

CLT (CLT)

Flight Time

560 minutes (9h 20m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 530 min in total.
  • 0:00-3:00 · Takeoff · light bumps (~180 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:00-3:30 · smooth
  • 3:30-9:20 · Landing · light bumps (~350 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → CLT
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TSC481 4624N03300W 1131 F320 4700N04000W 1217 4800N05000W MS50 309/67 KT CGOIP QXT IGW 301132 J49A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP VJT929 4552N03238W 1128 F400 4500N03400W 1139 4000N04000W MS53 302/40 KT 9HVJS DDL XXF 301129 M81A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP GCK19X 4502N02955W 1128 F400 4500N03000W 1129 4201N04001W MS52 266/30 KT OELGG DDL IG1 301129 M74A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY017 4553N04258W 1126 F340 4401N05000W 1209 4201N06001W MS52 295/71 KT 4XEDL QXT AME 301126 L62A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL169 4421N02126W 1125 F320 4600N03000W 1216 4600N04000W MS49 205/70 KT N840MH QXT AOE 301125 F45A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 38 minutes.

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.

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 9h 20min
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
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Light
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Light
7:52-8:21
Light
8:21-8:50
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
3 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
3 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide MAD → CLT, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.