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 KLM618 5334N02524W 0508 F400 5400N02000W 0531 DOGAL MS46 273/30 KT PHAKF QXT EUA 280508 J79A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL74 5237N03455W 0508 F380 5300N03000W 0531 5400N02000W MS58 354/57 KT N806NW DDL IG1 280509 J64A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL130 5447N03601W 0508 F410 5459N03000W 0532 5500N02000W MS51 320/43 KT N880BJ QXT AME 280508 L27A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP N999V 5437N02454W 0506 F380 5500N02000W 0525 RESNO MS44 282/39 KT N999V DDL XXF 280506 F80A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA870 5245N03335W 0506 F360 5300N03000W 0522 5400N02000W MS54 348/61 KT CFIVW DDL XXF 280506 F60A
4m 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
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (180°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
23°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.