FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Distance
3,537 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 12m
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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 7 bumpier stretches, about 525 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:00-1:29 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:29-2:27 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:27-2:56 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:56-6:48 · light bumps (~232 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:48-7:17 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:17-8:45 · Landing · light bumps (~88 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 → IAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR1U 5331N03549W 0119 F360 5359N03000W 0143 5459N02000W MS54 273/72 KT FGSPL QXT AME 310119 F37A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ICV66C 5208N03900W 0119 F340 5300N03000W 0155 5400N02000W MS52 266/72 KT LXWCV QXT IGW 310119 F24A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP CFG403 5420N03728W 0118 F388 5500N03000W 0149 5530N02000W MS53 252/54 KT DANRM QXT IGW 310119 J95A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM272 5211N03844W 0118 F370 5300N03000W 0153 5400N02000W MS56 267/70 KT PHBKM QXT AME 310118 L93A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL30 5210N03845W 0118 F350 5300N03000W 0153 5400N02000W MS54 272/79 KT N792UA DDL XXN 310118 F62A
4m 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 25 minutes, 3 hours, and 7 hours 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 67 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 47 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 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Moderate
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
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Moderate
7:17-7:46
Light
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
6 kt (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (340°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
18°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:

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. Glide FRA → IAD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.