CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
✈
DAL
Dallas Love Field
Distance
803 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 27m
Route Information
Departure

CLT (CLT)

Distance

1,487.7 km (803.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

DAL (DAL)

Estimated Flight Time

147 minutes (2h 27m)

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. 1 bumpier stretch, about 54 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:47 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:47-1:41 · light bumps (~54 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:41-2:27 · Landing · smooth
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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 CLT → DAL
11 pilot reports along this route
4 / 11
Reporting smooth
4 / 11
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MKL UA /OV KMKL/TM 1930/FL001/TP C525/SK BASE044/RM ZME07
8m ago
Moderate
SPS UA /OV SPS057021/TM 1927/FL230/TP C245/TB MOD CHOP /RM ZFW75
11m ago
Moderate
MKL UA /OV MKL315020/TM 1925/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZME34
13m ago
Light
MLU UA /OV MLU360020/TM 1925/FL310/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP INTMT MOD CHOP/RM ZFW28
13m ago
Smooth
MKL UA /OV KMKL090010/TM 1924/FL040/TP C252/SK SKC/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZME07
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Dallas Love Field, Dallas.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 27 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 2h 27min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:47
Smooth
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:07
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
12 kt G23 (230°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DAL Dallas Love Field - Arrival
Wind
24 kt G36 (360°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°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 CLT → DAL, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.