PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
✈
CDG
Charles De Gaulle
Distance
5,003 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 28m
Route Information
Departure

PVG (PVG)

Distance

9,266.2 km (5,003.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

CDG (CDG)

Flight Time

860 minutes (14h 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. 11 bumpier stretches, about 654 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~150 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:30-3:00 · smooth
  • 3:00-5:00 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:00-5:30 · smooth
  • 5:30-7:30 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:30-8:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:00-9:00 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:00-10:56 · smooth
  • 10:56-11:25 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 11:25-11:54 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:54-12:23 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 12:23-12:52 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 12:52-13:21 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 13:21-13:50 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 13:50-14:20 · Landing · smooth
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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.
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong) to Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).

Your Journey Beta

8 hours and 11 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 across the Gobi Desert and crossing the Baltic Sea – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 54 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 38 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 14h 20min
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
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Moderate
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:29
Smooth
9:29-9:58
Smooth
9:58-10:27
Smooth
10:27-10:56
Smooth
10:56-11:25
Moderate
11:25-11:54
Light
11:54-12:23
Moderate
12:23-12:52
Light
12:52-13:21
Moderate
13:21-13:50
Light
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
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Departure
Wind
8 kt (130°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
CDG Charles De Gaulle - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (180°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b77w
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide PVG → CDG, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.