FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
DEN
Denver International Airport
Distance
4,367 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 3m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

8,088.5 km (4,367.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

DEN (DEN)

Flight Time

610 minutes (10h 10m)

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
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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 → DEN
4 pilot reports along this route
4 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM282 6050N05328W 0301 F380 6100N05000W 0313 6100N04000W MS57 250/21 KT PHBKL QXS UAK 280301 L47A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AIB35LR 6003N05342W 0250 F410 6012N05141W 0258 6025N04705W MS54 238/11 KT FWULR DDL UAK 280250 J72A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP THY12E 6049N05322W 0248 F370 6059N05000W 0300 6059N04000W MS54 251/19 KT TCLLE QXT AME 280248 L60A
18m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS924 6024N01553W 0247 F350 6200N01000W 0310 VALDI MS48 235/67 KT SEDMO DDL IG1 280247 J03A
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Denver International Airport, Denver.

Your Journey Beta

8 hours 15 minutes, 8 hours 25 minutes, and 9 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 Scottish Highlands, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 46 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 28 minutes.

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 10h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
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
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Moderate
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:40
Moderate
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
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN Denver International Airport - Arrival
Wind
15 kt G25 (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°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, not a forecast. Glide FRA → DEN through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.