Air France PHX CDG AF4089
Air France · Live forecast
PHX → CDG
AF4089 · Apr 18, 2026 · 17:40 MS
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 38m
Duration
4,752 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying PHX → CDG
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP THT8 5906N04523W 0246 F370 5900N04000W 0305 5900N03000W MS43 239/36 KT FOTOA QXS UAK 180246 L35A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM120 5822N02901W 0246 F370 5659N02001W 0321 PIKIL MS51 248/55 KT PHAKE QXT AME 180246 J49A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP NCR4973 5504N01132W 0242 F320 PIKIL 0259 5700N02000W MS51 279/28 KT N537CA DDL IG1 180243 F15A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL56 5707N06835W 0241 F370 AVUTI 0320 5800N05000W MS54 300/89 KT N401DZ DDL IG1 180241 J11A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS214 5906N03040W 0239 F320 6000N04000W 0319 5900N05000W MS56 242/85 KT N617UP QXT EUA 180239 F45A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 45 minutes, 7 hours 20 minutes, and 8 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 across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause 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 53 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 53 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.

Relaxation Exercises
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Moderate
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:44
Moderate
7:44-8:12
Smooth
8:12-8:40
Moderate
8:40-9:08
Moderate
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
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (270°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CDG Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (90°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.

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