Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Route Information
Departure
MAD (MAD)
Distance
6,597.4 km (3,562.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
CLT (CLT)
Flight Time
560 minutes (9h 20m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 6 bumpier stretches, about 560 min in total.
- 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 0:30-3:00 · light bumps (~150 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 3:00-3:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 3:30-5:27 · light bumps (~117 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
- 5:27-5:56 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
- 5:56-9:20 · Landing · light bumps (~204 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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 MAD → CLT
6 pilot reports along this route
6 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SWR64E 4531N04202W 1703 F340 4302N05001W 1757 3902N06001W MS53 286/59 KT HBJNB DDL XXH 301703 F65A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP IBE03CP 4413N01207W 1659 F360 HIDRA 1704 4500N01500W MS54 173/35 KT ECNLP DDL VGO 301659 J70A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP AEA091 4420N02120W 1659 F360 4600N03000W 1748 4600N04000W MS54 322/67 KT ECOFO QXT EUA 301700 L16A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP EXS30ZW 4252N01437W 1657 F360 NILAV 1714 4850N01200W MS53 191/35 KT GJZBM DDL VGO 301657 M79A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL741 4530N04013W 1656 F380 4500N05000W 1755 RAFIN MS60 297/71 KT N818AL QXT AME 301656 L23A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
16 minutes, 3 hours 15 minutes, 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 58 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 38 minutes.
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.
Relaxation Exercises
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Flight Timeline 9h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
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
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Moderate
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Light
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Light
7:52-8:21
Light
8:21-8:50
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
3 kt (70°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (20°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
23°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:
- 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.