Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
American Airlines
CLT
FRA
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American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT
→
FRA
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 30m
Duration
3,812 nm
Distance
39,000 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW22E 5033N04524W 0523 F400 5059N04000W 0547 5159N03000W MS63 308/86 KT GZBJI DDL XXH 170524 L83A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR7J 5031N04543W 0523 F370 5059N04000W 0549 5159N03000W MS58 326/106 KT FGSQC QXT AME 170523 F35A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP JML100 5222N04718W 0523 F390 5300N04000W 0556 5400N03000W MS65 313/99 KT 9HGGG QXT AME 170524 F25A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH431 5251N03217W 0523 F380 5300N03000W 0533 5400N02000W MS48 320/42 KT DAIHZ DDL XXF 170523 J91A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW51B 5138N04444W 0521 F410 5200N04000W 0540 5300N03000W MS65 305/102 KT GYMML DDL XXH 170521 F60A
6m ago
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13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 10 minutes, 3 hours, and 7 hours 40 minutes 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 59 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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Flight Timeline 8h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
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
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Moderate
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
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (330°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (140°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
5°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.