EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
✈
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Distance
3,353 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 48m
Route Information
Departure

EWR (EWR)

Distance

6,210.6 km (3,353.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

FRA (FRA)

Flight Time

455 minutes (7h 35m)

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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 368 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:59-4:45 · light bumps (~226 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:45-5:13 · smooth
  • 5:13-7:05 · light bumps (~112 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:05-7:35 · 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 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 BAW196E 5110N04851W 0900 F370 5200N04000W 0938 5300N03000W MS45 315/66 KT GSTBI DDL XXN 250900 F84A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP THY4YT 5356N04028W 0859 F390 5400N04000W 0901 5500N03000W MS42 250/55 KT TCLGK QXT AME 250900 J08A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL78 5051N05154W 0857 F350 5100N05000W 0906 5200N04000W MS54 334/112 KT N718AN QXS YYT 250857 F70A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP CLX98V 5144N03843W 0855 F350 5259N03000W 0928 5329N02000W MS45 236/69 KT LXKCL QXT AME 250855 F46A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP N299FG 5400N03957W 0852 F390 5500N03000W 0932 5600N02000W MS46 246/47 KT N299FG QXT AME 250853 A36A
13m 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

7 hours 30 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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 58 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 7h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Smooth
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
Light
5:41-6:09
Light
6:09-6:37
Light
6:37-7:05
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Departure
Wind
4 kt (0°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Arrival
Wind
15 kt G25 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.

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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 EWR → FRA, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.