DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Distance
3,606 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 21m
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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 9 bumpier stretches, about 466 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:59-1:28 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:28-2:26 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:26-2:55 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:55-4:22 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:22-4:51 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:51-6:47 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:47-7:16 · smooth
  • 7:16-7:45 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:45-8:15 · 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 DTW → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP WIN1201 5703N03247W 0840 F370 5658N03000W 0850 5658N02000W MS51 266/107 KT XALRL DDL XXH 230840 J64A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP THY8EL 5702N02854W 0839 F390 5700N02000W 0909 BILTO MS50 276/106 KT TCLGD QXT EUA 230839 J81A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC206 5446N01740W 0839 F350 VENER 0849 KOKIB MS51 300/111 KT CGOIE QXT IGW 230839 J95A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW86 5732N01728W 0838 F390 SUNOT 0848 KESIX MS45 277/43 KT GZBKB DDL XXF 230838 L29A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR359P 5500N01717W 0837 F380 5458N01500W 0845 5458N01401W MS51 294/88 KT FGSPZ QXT EUA 230837 F48A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 40 minutes, 4 hours 45 minutes, and 8 hours 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 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 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 8h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Smooth
7:16-7:45
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
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
6 kt (30°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Arrival
Wind
9 kt (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°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 DTW → FRA, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.