American Airlines SAN CLT AA1612
American Airlines · Live forecast
SAN → CLT
AA1612 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:43
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
12h 35m
Duration
1,801 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SAN → CLT
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MEM UA /OV MEM300010/TM 0910/FL049/TP B763/SK BKN049/RM DURC
14m ago
Light
BWG UA /OV BWG270040/TM 0859/FL320/TP B763/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM SMOOTH AT FL340. ZME 62
25m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA180010/TM 0857/FL430/TP C56X/TB NEG CHOP/RM SMOOTH RIDE. ZME 62
27m ago
Smooth
OKC UA /OV 15 SOUTH OKC/TM 0840/FL040/TP B737/TB SMOOTH RIDE FROM 100 TO 040 WITH MOD CHOP STARTING AT 040
44m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 81 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 12h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Smooth
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
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Smooth
8:43-9:12
Smooth
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Moderate
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:08
Light
11:08-11:37
Light
11:37-12:05
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
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt G24 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°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
a321
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.