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).
Air France
JFK
CDG
AF3
Air France · Live forecast
JFK
→
CDG
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 25m
Duration
3,151 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 JFK → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA811 4958N05012W 1612 F380 4946N05204W 1624 4652N06703W MS63 312/98 KT CGFAH QXS YYT 161612 J47A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW29G 5135N02907W 1612 F410 5200N02000W 1650 LIMRI MS45 351/51 KT GZBKM DDL XXF 161612 L44A
2m ago
Smooth
LGA UA /OV LGA/TM 1611/FL003/TP B737/RM BASE FINAL RWY 22 AT 250 FT
3m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM759 5149N03047W 1611 F360 4900N04000W 1703 4200N05000W MS43 358/51 KT PHBHH QXT EUA 161612 L38A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR344 5330N02949W 1611 F340 5330N03000W 1612 5301N04000W MS42 231/39 KT FGZNN QXT EUA 161611 F26A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 43 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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Flight Timeline 7h 25min
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
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Light
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Light
6:26-6:55
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
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
12°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.