Lufthansa EWR FRA LH403
Lufthansa · Live forecast
EWR → FRA
LH403 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:00 ED · D-ABYD
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 35m
Duration
3,353 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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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 DAL242 5402N01650W 0418 F390 DOGAL 0426 BEXET MS57 355/35 KT N401DZ QXS BRR 170418 J43A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA942 5300N01702W 0418 F380 MALOT 0427 GISTI MS55 003/34 KT CFRSE DDL XXN 170418 L06A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1AW 5201N03937W 0416 F370 5258N03000W 0501 5358N02000W MS52 221/51 KT EIFNH DDL XXN 170416 J94A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL310 5225N03649W 0415 F360 5300N03000W 0446 5400N02000W MS49 227/15 KT N13138 DDL IG1 170415 F93A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP THY4JD 5510N02814W 0415 F360 5501N03000W 0423 5401N04000W MS51 328/40 KT TCLLZ QXT EUA 170415 L79A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · 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

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 21 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:25
Light
2:25-2:53
Light
2:53-3:21
Light
3:21-3:49
Light
3:49-4:17
Light
4:17-4:45
Light
4:45-5:13
Smooth
5:13-5:41
Smooth
5:41-6:09
Smooth
6:09-6:37
Smooth
6:37-7:05
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
11 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
FRA Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°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
D-ABYD
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.

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