American Airlines FCO CLT AA721
American Airlines · Live forecast
FCO → CLT
AA721 · Apr 17, 2026 · 14:15 CES
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 40m
Duration
4,172 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FCO → CLT
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAE2LK 4729N01135W 1921 F370 SEPAL 1934 LAPEX MS54 238/58 KT A6EXR DDL BYT 171921 J42A
10m ago
Smooth
ACK UA /OV ACK240006/TM 1916/FL008/TP C402/RM BASES 008
15m ago
Smooth
ARP CHG592 5035N03509W 1913 F410 5029N03000W 1936 5029N02000W MS59 292/60 KT OOACE DDL XXN 171914 F07A
18m ago
Smooth
ARP CHG592 5035N03533W 1912 F410 5029N03000W 1936 5029N02000W MS62 283/61 KT OOACE DDL XXN 171912 F04A
19m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM757 4851N02318W 1908 F340 4600N03000W 1950 4100N04000W MS57 288/34 KT PHBQK QXT EUA 171908 F31A
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 15 minutes and 7 hours 35 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 Apennines, over the Alps, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 63 minutes.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Moderate
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
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
FCO Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt (330°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (360°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.