Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Delta Air Lines
DTW
CDG
DL98
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW
→
CDG
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 50m
Duration
3,434 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL56 5444N 03352W 1150 F360 M43 232/34 5401N 04000W 1218 5201N 05001W KT N204UA DDL XXN 161151 F52A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP N40WR 5511N02117W 1149 F430 5600N03000W 1226 5500N04000W MS50 226/70 KT N40WR DDL IG1 161149 M61A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL958 5430N 04307W 1148 F320 M50 289/38 5301N 05001W 1225 5149N 05433W KT N665UA DDL XXN 161148 F09A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL963 5420N01633W 1148 F320 5500N02000W 1207 5600N03000W MS51 238/97 KT N67052 DDL X4E 161149 F67A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL18 5322N 01638W 1147 F360 M58 238/99 5401N 02000W 1206 5501N 03000W KT N787UA DDL BLY 161147 F38A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours and 6 hours 30 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 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 54 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 7h 50min
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
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Light
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Light
4:26-4:55
Light
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
Light
6:22-6:51
Moderate
6:51-7:20
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
11 kt (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°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.