JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
✈
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Distance
470 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 35m
Route Information
Departure

JFK (JFK)

Distance

870.5 km (470.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

CLT (CLT)

Flight Time

157 minutes (2h 37m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → CLT
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0146/FL160/TP E75S/TB OCNL LGT CAT 160
12m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL1324 3436N 07851W 0146 F380 240/046KT TB SMTH IC
12m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL1505 3533N 07737W 0140 F280 281/015KT TB INTMT MOD TURB IC
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 29 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 37min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:19
Smooth
1:19-1:48
Smooth
1:48-2:17
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
11 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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:

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

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