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.
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Route Information
Departure
DTW (DTW)
Distance
6,678.8 km (3,606.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
FRA (FRA)
Flight Time
495 minutes (8h 15m)
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
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 DTW → FRA
13 pilot reports along this route
12 / 13
Reporting smooth
1 / 13
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL970 5505N04308W 0148 F370 5500N04000W 0200 5500N03000W MS48 359/51 KT N12021 DDL XXH 310148 L38A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL152 5445N04325W 0148 F350 5500N04000W 0202 5600N03000W MS49 243/62 KT N829NW DDL IG1 310148 J68A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8U 5637N03044W 0147 F320 5731N04000W 0228 5731N05000W MS49 265/52 KT A7BFP QXT AOE 310147 F36A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS928 5533N04148W 0144 F350 5600N04000W 0151 5700N03000W MS49 239/56 KT LNRKN DDL XXN 310144 J79A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS950 5657N03055W 0144 F350 5700N03000W 0148 5800N02000W MS55 270/56 KT SEDMR DDL IG1 310144 J20A
9m 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 44 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 27 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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
Flight Timeline 8h 15min
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
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
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
6 kt (190°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
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:
- 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.