CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
Distance
291 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 23m
Route Information
Departure

CLT (CLT)

Distance

539.2 km (291.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

CVG (CVG)

Estimated Flight Time

83 minutes (1h 23m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

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 83 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:08 · Takeoff · light bumps (~68 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:08-1:23 · Landing · stronger bumps (~15 min) Stronger bumps possible. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → CVG
7 pilot reports along this route
4 / 7
Reporting smooth
3 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
ATL UA /OV HMV/TM 1406/FL360/TP C510/TB LGT MOD/IC NEG ZTLFD-15
5m ago
Smooth
TYS UA /OV TYS005008/TM 1405/FL070/TP E545/SK TOPS065
6m ago
Smooth
LEX UA /OV LEX04510/TM 1404/FLDURC/TP SR22/SK BKN028-TOP039
7m ago
Smooth
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 1401/FL021/TP CRJ9/SK BKN
10m ago
Light
FLO UA /OV FLO/TM 1401/FL075/TP BE35/WX -RA/TA 3C/TB LGT/RM IMC DURD
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 80 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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 1h 23min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:42
Light
0:42-1:08
Light
Landing
Severe
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
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Departure
Wind
13 kt G23 (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (360°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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 CLT → CVG, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.