CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
✈
LGA
LaGuardia Airport
Distance
472 nm
Altitude
31,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 35m
Route Information
Departure

CLT (CLT)

Distance

874.9 km (472.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

LGA (LGA)

Flight Time

104 minutes (1h 44m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)

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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 62 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:42 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:42-1:03 · light bumps (~21 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:03-1:24 · moderate bumps (~21 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:24-1:44 · Landing · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → LGA
3 pilot reports along this route
2 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
GON UA /OV OVHD GON/TM 1918/FL003/TP PA34/SK OVC003
22m ago
Smooth
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 1916/FL012/TP LJ60/SK OVC013
24m ago
Light
SWF UA /OV 09005/TM 1915/FLDURD/TP BE58/SK OVC020/TB LGT CHOP
25m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to LaGuardia Airport, New York.

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.

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 42 knots.

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 1h 44min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:42
Smooth
0:42-1:03
Light
1:03-1:24
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
12 kt G23 (230°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LGA LaGuardia Airport - Arrival
Wind
11 kt G19 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
IFR - Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a320
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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 → LGA, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.