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CDG to GRU Turbulence Forecast

Is the Paris to São Paulo flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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CDG
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GRU
Paris · São Paulo · 11h 30m
5.2
Turb Score
11h 30m
Duration
5,703 nm
Distance
41,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
light-moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for CDG–GRU

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About the CDG–GRU route

The Paris to São Paulo route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 41,000 feet, the aircraft encounters the strongest bumps roughly 2–5 hours into the flight. This is clear-air turbulence — no clouds, no visual warning — which makes a pre-flight forecast especially valuable.

The route is served by Air France, LATAM on Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 41,000 feet over a distance of 6,564 miles (5,703 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.

Turbulence levels on CDG–GRU

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly CDG–GRU

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on CDG–GRU

Boeing 777

Front
Rows 1–19
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 20-32
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 33+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Paris to São Paulo flight turbulent?
The CDG–GRU route typically experiences light-moderate turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 5.2/100.
When is turbulence worst on CDG to GRU?
Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on CDG to GRU?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20-32. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from CDG to GRU?
The CDG to GRU flight takes approximately 11h 30m, covering 6,564 miles (5,703 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly CDG to GRU?
The main airlines operating this route are Air France, LATAM, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft.