Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa
DTW
FRA
LH9851
Lufthansa · Live forecast
DTW
→
FRA
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 48m
Duration
3,606 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP JBU2220 5502N03004W 1109 F320 5402N04001W 1158 5202N05001W MS43 224/40 KT N4074J QXT IGW 161110 J61A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR3N 5453N01911W 1109 F360 5502N01959W 1113 5602N03000W MS54 234/109 KT GVPRD DDL XXF 161109 J26A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL22 5441N01815W 1108 F350 5500N02000W 1118 5600N03000W MS56 233/114 KT N2140U DDL XXF 161108 F27A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL923 5653N 02822W 1103 F370 M43 345/42 5600N 02000W 1135 RESNO KT N19986 DDL XXF 161103 L33A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN960 5543N 01830W 1103 F370 M57 236/80 5459N 01500W 1118 NETKI KT EIGAJ DDL XXN 161103 J99A
8m ago
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Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 59 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 48min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Smooth
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
a332
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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.