FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Distance
4,459 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 15m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

8,257.8 km (4,458.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

DFW (DFW)

Flight Time

617 minutes (10h 17m)

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
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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 → DFW
7 pilot reports along this route
7 / 7
Reporting smooth
0 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP OCN539 5646N01841W 0301 F400 PIKIL 0317 SOVED MS42 236/36 KT DAIKA DDL XXF 280301 J10A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH449 5645N01846W 0259 F390 5559N01500W 0315 5559N01400W MS42 229/37 KT DAIKS DDL XXF 280259 J57A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL220 5632N05346W 0259 F390 5700N05000W 0315 5800N04000W MS59 213/26 KT N418DX DDL YAY 280300 J90A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN539 5717N02204W 0248 F400 5700N02000W 0256 PIKIL MS40 245/24 KT DAIKA DDL XXF 280248 J05A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA854 5705N03257W 0248 F360 5700N03000W 0259 5600N02000W MS50 314/56 KT CFIUL DDL XXF 280248 F78A
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.

Your Journey Beta

8 hours, 8 hours, and 9 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 – conditions there 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 42 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 26 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 17min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-3:59
Light
3:59-4:28
Light
4:28-4:57
Light
4:57-5:26
Smooth
5:26-5:55
Smooth
5:55-6:24
Smooth
6:24-6:53
Smooth
6:53-7:22
Light
7:22-7:51
Light
7:51-8:20
Moderate
8:20-8:49
Light
8:49-9:18
Moderate
9:18-9:47
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 (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
34°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b77l
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:

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 → DFW through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.