CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
✈
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Distance
3,812 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 49m
Route Information
Departure

CLT (CLT)

Distance

7,059.0 km (3,811.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

FRA (FRA)

Flight Time

530 minutes (8h 50m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

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. 5 bumpier stretches, about 501 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-5:55 · light bumps (~295 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:55-6:24 · smooth
  • 6:24-8:20 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:20-8:50 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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 → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP VIR157L 5111N04452W 1937 F380 5001N05001W 2004 ELSIR MS38 239/36 KT GVBOB DDL XXH 161937 J76A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP THY7 5246N03338W 1937 F320 5202N04001W 2008 5002N05001W MS42 192/59 KT TCJJR QXT AME 161937 F41A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW22B 5143N04433W 1935 F370 5030N05000W 2003 BUDAR MS37 210/42 KT GYMMH DDL XXF 161935 F57A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ464 5245N03335W 1934 F400 5200N04000W 2007 5100N05000W MS53 210/53 KT N464FX DDL IG1 161934 A55A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL941 5020N04359W 1932 F350 4900N05000W 2006 JOOPY MS36 207/40 KT N667UA DDL X5A 161932 F90A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

41 minutes and 8 hours 25 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.

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 60 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 37 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 8h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-3:59
Light
3:59-4:28
Light
4:28-4:57
Light
4:57-5:26
Light
5:26-5:55
Light
5:55-6:24
Smooth
6:24-6:53
Light
6:53-7:22
Light
7:22-7:51
Light
7:51-8:20
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 G23 (230°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°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 → FRA, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.