Spring Airlines PVG CTS 9C8791
Spring Airlines · Live forecast
PVG → CTS
9C8791 · Mar 16, 2026 · 08:30 CS
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
12h 20m
Duration
1,177 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong) to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the East China Sea and crossing the Sea of Japan – 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 83 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 20 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 12h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:29
Light
7:29-7:58
Light
7:58-8:27
Light
8:27-8:56
Light
8:56-9:25
Light
9:25-9:54
Light
9:54-10:23
Light
10:23-10:52
Light
10:52-11:21
Light
11:21-11:50
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
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CTS New Chitose Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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.