Your Flight
We analysed more than 17,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Air France
LAX
CDG
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Air France · Live forecast
LAX
→
CDG
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
10h 50m
Duration
4,916 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 LAX → CDG
6 pilot reports along this route
6 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N807DC 6010N 02849W 0317 F410 M45 247/21 6100N 02000W 0347 6200N 01000W KT N807DC DDL KEF 170317 M36A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL901 6253N04819W 0312 F350 6200N04000W 0339 6100N03000W MS48 285/51 KT N206UA QXS UAK 170312 F90A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL10 6232N04423W 0310 F370 6200N04000W 0326 6100N03000W MS48 280/33 KT N430DX QXS UAK 170310 J35A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP DHK368 5457N 01132W 0309 F320 M49 224/121 ETARI 0328 5600N 02000W KT GDHLS DDL BLY 170309 F18A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS904 6034N 02508W 0308 F390 M45 226/15 6059N 02000W 0327 6159N 01000W KT LNRKN DDL VEY 170308 J72A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours, 4 hours 20 minutes, and 6 hours 40 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 Sierra Nevada, over the Rocky Mountains, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause 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 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 33 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 10h 50min
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
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-5:59
Light
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
Moderate
6:57-7:26
Light
7:26-7:55
Light
7:55-8:24
Light
8:24-8:53
Light
8:53-9:22
Light
9:22-9:51
Light
9:51-10:20
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
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (260°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CDG
Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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.