CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
✈
SGR
Sugar Land Regional Airport
Distance
817 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 29m
Route Information
Departure

CLT (CLT)

Distance

1,512.5 km (816.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

SGR (SGR)

Estimated Flight Time

149 minutes (2h 29m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

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. 2 bumpier stretches, about 95 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:48 · Takeoff · light bumps (~48 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:48-1:42 · smooth
  • 1:42-2:29 · Landing · light bumps (~47 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → SGR
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
TYS UA /OV TYS020010/TM 1458/FL032/TP BE20/SK OVC032
9m ago
Smooth
HSV UA /OV HSV/TM 1456/FLDURD/TP TBM8/SK BASE033
11m ago
Smooth
AVL UA /OV AVL030020/TM 1455/FL110/TP A320/TB LGT-MOD/RM LGT-MOD TB DURD
12m ago
Smooth
LFT UA /OV LFT22001/TM 1454/FLDURD/TP CRJ9/WV +10 KTS SHORT FINAL 200 FEET
13m ago
Smooth
BPT UA /OV SBI156022/TM 1450/FL230/TP CL30/TB NEG/RM ZHU
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Sugar Land Regional Airport, Houston.

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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 49 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 12 minutes.

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.

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 29min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:15
Smooth
1:15-1:42
Smooth
1:42-2:09
Light
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
13 kt G23 (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
SGR Sugar Land Regional Airport - Arrival
Wind
14 kt G24 (10°)
Sky
Few
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.

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