United Airlines DEN FRA UA182
United Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → FRA
UA182 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:55 MD
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 25m
Duration
4,367 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → FRA
6 pilot reports along this route
5 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL979 5915N 02141W 1317 F360 M45 217/53 6001N 03000W 1352 5901N 04001W KT N67134 DDL VEY 161317 F19A
11m ago
Smooth
ASE UA /OV DBL072067/TM 1315/FL230/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 195-215 NEG ABV 220/RM ZDVWC-06
13m ago
Smooth
EGE UA /OV RLG082030/TM 1313/FL260/TP BCS3/TA M09/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM IMC. ZDVWC-06
15m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW6B 5843N 01811W 1312 F370 M51 219/91 GOMUP 1345 GINGA KT GSTBD DDL XXF 161312 F21A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN9MY 5933N 01715W 1311 F370 M51 229/83 ERAKA 1340 ETSOM KT EIEIM DDL VEY 161311 J23A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 over the Rocky Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Scottish Highlands – 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 58 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 37 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 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-6:59
Light
6:59-7:28
Light
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Light
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
DEN Denver International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-12°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°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
Today
b789
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.

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