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
LH443
Lufthansa · Live forecast
DTW
→
FRA
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 45m
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
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA844 5549N03240W 0008 F390 5600N03000W 0018 5600N02000W MS47 245/25 KT CGHPQ DDL XXW 020008 L60A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP N885AQ 5556N03104W 2357 F430 5500N04000W 0033 5300N05000W MS45 255/30 KT N885AQ DDL IG1 012357 M60A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR57H 5430N05347W 2350 F380 LOMSI 0006 4652N06703W MS40 079/13 KT A7ANA QXS YHO 012350 J56A
21m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL256 5523N04226W 2344 F370 5600N04000W 2355 5800N03000W MS47 210/20 KT N416DX DDL IG1 012346 J07A
27m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT5V 5638N04127W 2338 F390 5700N04000W 2344 5900N03000W MS45 332/14 KT SPLRE DDL UAK 012338 L64A
33m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 40 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 16 minutes.
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 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
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
Wind
10 kt (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (50°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
14°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
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
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.