Air France IAD CDG AF53
Air France · Live forecast
IAD → CDG
AF53 · Mar 17, 2026 · 22:45
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
11h 30m
Duration
3,347 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP CMB538 4837N05133W 0011 F350 4900N05000W 0019 5000N04000W MS56 320/84 KT N423AX QXT IGW 170011 F43A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA874 4851N05143W 0010 F390 4900N05000W 0018 5000N04000W MS64 294/59 KT CGHKC DDL XXH 170010 J11A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN13K 5034N 05141W 0007 F320 M50 302/99 5100N 05000W 0015 5200N 04000W KT EILRA DDL YYT 170007 J49A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH409 4938N 05438W 0006 F350 M54 306/82 5027N 05158W 0019 5059N 05000W KT DABPC DDL YDF 170006 L16A
9m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV RWY 15R FINAL/TM 0004/FL010/TP B737/SK BKN010
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 15 minutes, 2 hours 30 minutes, and 4 hours 20 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 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 49 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 30min
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
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Moderate
8:00-8:30
Moderate
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CDG Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°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.

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