FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
Distance
3,353 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 48m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

6,210.6 km (3,353.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

EWR (EWR)

Flight Time

510 minutes (8h 30m)

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 → EWR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW216 5249N02246W 0302 F410 5300N02000W 0314 MALOT MS45 250/34 KT GYMMR DDL XXF 280302 F94A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW180 5240N03411W 0302 F390 5259N03000W 0321 5359N02000W MS52 330/37 KT GVIIS DDL XXF 280302 F73A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT57V 5350N02227W 0301 F410 5400N02000W 0311 DOGAL MS45 247/36 KT SPLRA DDL XXN 280301 L03A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL884 5418N02549W 0301 F370 5429N02000W 0323 5429N01500W MS47 272/38 KT N228UA DDL XXN 280301 F84A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN106 4846N05449W 0301 F390 ELSIR 0314 5000N05000W MS53 240/96 KT EIDUZ DDL YDF 280301 J34A
5m 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 Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.

Your Journey Beta

5 hours 25 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 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 47 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 38 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 30min
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
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Smooth
Landing
Light
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (150°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°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 → EWR through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.