Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Route Information
Departure
FRA (FRA)
Distance
6,550.2 km (3,536.8 nautical miles)
Arrival
IAD (IAD)
Flight Time
525 minutes (8h 45m)
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
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 → IAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM192 5408N02903W 0302 F390 5500N02000W 0339 RESNO MS46 300/34 KT PHBQL QXT EUA 280302 F79A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL884 5418N02549W 0301 F370 5429N02000W 0323 5429N01500W MS47 272/38 KT N228UA DDL XXN 280301 F84A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS208 5422N01357W 0300 F320 VENER 0305 5500N02000W MS45 240/46 KT N352UP QXS BLY 280300 F43A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL72 5332N02545W 0300 F380 5400N02000W 0324 DOGAL MS48 276/41 KT N820NW DDL IG1 280300 J75A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW176A 5225N03650W 0300 F390 5300N03000W 0331 5400N02000W MS57 347/43 KT GVIIH DDL XXH 280301 F61A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours and 5 hours 20 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 36 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
Flight Timeline 8h 45min
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
Moderate
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Moderate
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Smooth
7:46-8:15
Light
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b772
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:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API - Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.