FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
BOS
Logan International
Distance
3,180 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 25m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

5,889.7 km (3,180.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

BOS (BOS)

Flight Time

495 minutes (8h 15m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 436 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-1:28 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:28-1:57 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:57-3:53 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:53-4:22 · smooth
  • 4:22-7:45 · light bumps (~203 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:45-8:15 · Landing · smooth
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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 FRA → BOS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP HYS102 5057N05012W 2220 F390 5100N05000W 2221 5300N04000W MS51 259/64 KT YRKID QXS YYT 302220 J45A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 5533N02258W 2218 F380 5630N03000W 2251 5630N04000W MS47 211/62 KT GVPIE DDL X2E 302218 J57A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR012 5536N02230W 2216 F340 5700N03000W 2249 5700N04000W MS44 203/67 KT FGZNP QXT EUA 302216 F21A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD6HZ 5113N05304W 2208 F350 5200N05000W 2221 5400N04000W MS53 257/71 KT A6BNI QXS YQX 302208 L42A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP HYS102 5010N05313W 2207 F390 ALLRY 2212 5100N05000W MS51 257/64 KT YRKID QXT AOE 302207 J37A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Logan International, Boston.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 1 hour, and 2 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 and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 66 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 35 minutes.

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 8h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BOS Logan International - Arrival
Wind
15 kt G26 (290°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
18°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 FRA → BOS, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.