American Airlines JFK CDG AA44
American Airlines · Live forecast
JFK → CDG
AA44 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:20 ED
Also sold as: AF5 Air France
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 15m
Duration
3,151 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BEL1CP 5250N01150W 1155 F360 MALOT 1214 5400N02000W MS58 261/69 KT OOSFJ QXS BLY 161155 J62A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH4C 5119N 03216W 1154 F390 M43 231/53 5128N 03000W 1204 5158N 02000W KT DAIXW DDL XXH 161155 J91A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH4C 5119N03219W 1154 F390 5128N03000W 1204 5158N02000W MS43 233/53 KT DAIXW DDL XXH 161154 J90A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM686 5201N01926W 1154 F390 LIMRI 1212 XETBO MS58 236/82 KT PHBHE QXT EUA 161155 L68A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW3G 5222N01815W 1154 F380 5231N02000W 1204 5231N03000W MS59 240/102 KT GXLEI DDL XXF 161154 J40A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours 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 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 43 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Moderate
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:17
Moderate
6:17-6:45
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
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
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.

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