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.
Lufthansa
EWR
FRA
LH403
Lufthansa · Live forecast
EWR
→
FRA
87
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
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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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 VIR110 5204N03922W 0514 F390 5259N03000W 0557 5359N02000W MS57 209/41 KT GVSXY DDL XXH 170514 J76A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU1079 4925N04844W 0512 F360 5158N03959W 0557 5328N02959W MS49 210/69 KT N2142J QXS YYT 170512 J64A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL208 5203N03927W 0512 F370 5258N03000W 0556 5358N02000W MS51 201/43 KT N192DN QXT IGW 170512 F26A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL44 5017N04844W 0511 F360 5158N03959W 0553 5258N03000W MS47 198/73 KT N196DN QXS YYT 170511 F36A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH475 5328N02601W 0511 F400 5358N02000W 0538 DOGAL MS55 324/21 KT DAIVB DDL XXH 170512 J88A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
21 minutes and 3 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.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, 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 20 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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Flight Timeline 7h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
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
Moderate
3:49-4:17
Moderate
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
26°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
19°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.
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.