DEN
Denver International Airport
✈
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Distance
4,367 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 3m
Route Information
Departure

DEN (DEN)

Distance

8,088.5 km (4,367.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

FRA (FRA)

Flight Time

565 minutes (9h 25m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 536 min in total.
  • 0:00-6:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~390 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:30-6:59 · smooth
  • 6:59-8:55 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:55-9:25 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL133 5947N01834W 1152 F350 6001N01959W 1158 6101N03000W MS47 274/65 KT N831NW DDL VEY 251152 J30A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR24M 6119N05307W 1151 F390 6128N05000W 1202 6128N04000W MS49 318/69 KT GVBEL DDL XXN 251152 L84A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP SIA26 6017N03753W 1149 F350 6000N04000W 1157 5800N05000W MS45 249/29 KT 9VSWU DDL UAK 251149 F67A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL973 6015N02141W 1149 F350 6101N03000W 1222 6001N04001W MS44 271/57 KT N13018 DDL KEF 251149 L29A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH444 5656N00546W 1148 F340 ERAKA 1209 6000N02000W MS39 290/70 KT DAIKL DDL XXF 251148 J10A
7m 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

9 hours 20 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 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 65 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
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 9h 25min
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
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-6:59
Smooth
6:59-7:28
Light
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Light
Landing
Moderate
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 (120°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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 DEN → FRA, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.