SYD to CDG Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Sydney to Paris flight turbulent?

The SYD–CDG route typically experiences moderate turbulence. Heavy turbulence likely — stay seated with seatbelt fastened.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on SYD to CDG?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A380 (484 seats), that's rows 33–46. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from SYD to CDG?

The SYD to CDG flight takes approximately 22h 0m.

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

Live forecast

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Sydney · Paris · 22h 0m

Turb Score

22h 0m

Duration

9,680 nm

Distance

38,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Moderate

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for SYD–CDG

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About the SYD–CDG route

The Sydney to Paris route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 38,000 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, Qantas on Boeing 787 · Airbus A380 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 38,000 feet over a distance of 11,142 miles (9,680 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on SYD–CDG

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 SYD–CDG

Turbulence by month

Smooth

Light

Moderate

Rough

Best seat on SYD–CDG

Airbus A380 (484 seats)

Front

Rows 1–32

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 33–46

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 47+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

This was genuinely difficult for me. Real bumps for a long stretch mid-Atlantic, seatbelt sign on for what felt like forever. The flight attendants were calm which helped. Got through it.

Nervous flyer · November

More turbulent than I expected. The somewhere over Greenland section was pretty rough — overhead bins rattling, some gasps from other passengers. Died down before landing.

Leisure traveler · March

The somewhere over Greenland section was legitimately rough. I was holding on to the armrests. Lasted maybe 40 minutes. One of the flight attendants had to sit down. Not a fun 22h 0m flight but we landed fine.

Solo traveler · July

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sydney to Paris flight turbulent?

The SYD–CDG route typically experiences moderate turbulence. Heavy turbulence likely — stay seated with seatbelt fastened. The turbulence score for this route is 70/100.

When is turbulence worst on SYD to CDG?

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 SYD to CDG?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A380 (484 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 33–46. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from SYD to CDG?

The SYD to CDG flight takes approximately 22h 0m, covering 11,142 miles (9,680 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly SYD to CDG?

The main airlines operating this route are Air France, Qantas, flying Boeing 787 · Airbus A380 aircraft.

Data Sources

PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data