United Airlines EWR FRA UA42
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR → FRA
UA42 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:30 ED · N2846U
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 40m
Duration
3,353 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW33K 5322N01639W 1826 F360 5400N02000W 1844 5400N03000W MS55 001/126 KT GZBLE DDL BLY 161826 L16A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR50M 4925N04901W 1825 F340 4900N05000W 1831 JOOPY MS55 322/128 KT FGSQH QXS YYT 161825 F41A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW293 5257N01408W 1824 F360 MALOT 1829 5400N02000W MS58 229/102 KT GVIIV DDL BLY 161824 F20A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL925 5350N01902W 1824 F320 5400N02000W 1829 5500N03000W MS50 219/140 KT N642UA DDL XXF 161824 F28A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW19N 5235N02731W 1823 F380 5230N03000W 1835 5000N04000W MS40 231/55 KT GVIIF DDL XXF 161823 F36A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 2 hours 25 minutes, and 4 hours 45 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 Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 46 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:50
Moderate
4:50-5:18
Light
5:18-5:46
Light
5:46-6:14
Light
6:14-6:42
Light
6:42-7:10
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
N2846U
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.