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
AF5
Air France · Live forecast
JFK
→
CDG
79
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
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR327 4850N05152W 0150 F370 4859N05000W 0158 4959N04000W MS47 295/77 KT FGSPY QXS YYT 160150 F25A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN13K 5046N03057W 0150 F290 5100N03000W 0154 5200N02000W MS45 209/116 KT EILRC DDL IG1 160150 J93A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH423 5201N01832W 0150 F360 LIMRI 0204 XETBO MS60 273/82 KT DABYA DDL XXN 160150 F65A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH528 4935N 05142W 0148 F370 M47 292/66 5000N 05000W 0157 5200N 04000W KT 80004S DDL XXW 160149 M84A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BRJ758 5125N03219W 0148 F450 5200N03000W 0159 5300N02000W MS49 226/61 KT OELUB DDL XXH 160149 F82A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 47 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 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
Light
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
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
Wind
23 kt G38 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (220°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
9°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
F-GSQU
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.