MCO
Orlando International Airport
✈
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Distance
408 nm
Altitude
31,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 25m
Route Information
Departure

MCO (MCO)

Distance

755.2 km (407.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

CLT (CLT)

Flight Time

116 minutes (1h 56m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)

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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → CLT
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ISM UA /OV ISM/TM 2337/FL020/TP C525/WX -RA
7m ago
Light
MCO UA /OV GTOUT/TM 2337/FL080/TP B737/TB OCNL LIT CHOP/RM GOOD ARRIVAL INTO MCO
7m ago
Smooth
KMYR UA /OV MYR/TM 2336/FL018/TP BCS3/RM BASES018
8m ago
Moderate
LAL UA /OV LAL153031/TM 2335/FL300/TP TBM8/TB MOD CHOP
9m ago
Moderate
MYR UA /OV MYR270045/TM 2334/FL380/TP E55P/TB CONS MOD CHOP
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 39 knots.

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
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 1h 56min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:46
Smooth
0:46-1:11
Smooth
1:11-1:36
Smooth
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
MCO Orlando International Airport — Departure
Wind
13 kt G20 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G28 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a321
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.