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 AAL728 5330N02556W 0409 F390 5400N02000W 0433 DOGAL MS44 282/31 KT N846AN QXT EUA 280409 L33A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS208 5505N02806W 0408 F320 5501N03000W 0416 5431N04000W MS46 321/47 KT N352UP QXT IGW 280408 F66A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS926 5433N03742W 0407 F410 5600N03000W 0440 5700N02000W MS52 329/40 KT SERSF DDL XXH 280407 J62A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL86 5222N03713W 0407 F380 5300N03000W 0440 5400N02000W MS56 001/51 KT N854NW DDL IG1 280407 J53A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ICV19W 5018N04842W 0407 F400 5159N04000W 0446 5259N03000W MS55 275/80 KT LXKCL QXS YYT 280407 F48A
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
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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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.