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CES779, PVG to AKL, departing 12:15 AM CST, Aug 4
(Forecast data last collected at 11:00 PM CST on Aug 3, 2026.)
- Takeoff from PVG at 12:15 AM CST, Aug 4.
- 12:16 AM CST: Calm skies for the next 20 minutes.
- 12:36 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 18 minutes.
- 1:54 AM CST: Calm skies for the next 23 minutes.
- 2:17 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 44 minutes.
- 3:01 AM CST: Calm skies for the next 21 minutes.
- 3:22 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 hours and 48 minutes.
- 7:10 AM CST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 19 minutes.
- 8:29 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 13 minutes.
- 8:42 AM CST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 8:44 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 30 minutes.
- 9:14 AM CST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 24 minutes.
- 9:38 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 20 minutes.
- 9:58 AM CST: Calm skies for the next 42 minutes.
- 10:40 AM CST: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at AKL at 10:48 AM CST.
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