Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Denver International Airport, Denver.
United Airlines
CLT
DEN
UA3905
United Airlines · Live forecast
CLT
→
DEN
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 41m
Duration
1,160 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → DEN
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
EAR UA /OV EAR/TM 0140/FL330/TP B739/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD
11m ago
Light
ARP UAL2407 3416N 08402W 0138 F260 243/109 TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
13m ago
Smooth
OWB UA /OV OWB260013/TM 0138/FL380/TP A320/TB NEG
13m ago
Smooth
BKW UA /OV LVT180010/TM 0135/FL320/TP A20N/TB LGT-MOD
16m ago
Smooth
HSI UA /OV HSI/TM 0134/FL090/TP CRJ7/SK SKC/TA M15/IC NEG
17m ago
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4,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
30 minutes and 1 hour into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and over the Rocky Mountains – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 81 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 13 minutes.
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.
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Flight Timeline 3h 41min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Moderate
1:12-1:38
Light
1:38-2:04
Light
2:04-2:30
Light
2:30-2:56
Light
2:56-3:21
Light
Landing
Moderate
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 G24 (290°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN
Denver International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.