FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Distance
3,606 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 21m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

6,678.8 km (3,606.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

DTW (DTW)

Flight Time

554 minutes (9h 14m)

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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → DTW
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA854 5657N02911W 0302 F360 5600N02000W 0337 RESNO MS45 300/37 KT CFIUL DDL XXF 280302 F86A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL152 5636N02507W 0301 F380 5559N02001W 0322 5459N01500W MS44 281/30 KT N811NW DDL IG1 280301 J83A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS208 5422N01357W 0300 F320 VENER 0305 5500N02000W MS45 240/46 KT N352UP QXS BLY 280300 F43A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS208 5417N01327W 0258 F320 VENER 0305 5500N02000W MS45 238/50 KT N352UP QXS BLY 280258 F42A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL160 5735N02507W 0258 F400 5658N02001W 0318 5558N01501W MS41 290/13 KT N516DN DDL XXF 280258 J27A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

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 41 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 32 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 9h 14min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Smooth
5:50-6:19
Smooth
6:19-6:48
Smooth
6:48-7:17
Smooth
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Light
8:15-8:44
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
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
10 kt (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°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 → DTW through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.