FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
Distance
4,537 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 25m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

8,402.2 km (4,536.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

IAH (IAH)

Flight Time

665 minutes (11h 5m)

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. 8 bumpier stretches, about 576 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-2:26 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:26-2:55 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:55-5:49 · light bumps (~174 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:49-6:18 · smooth
  • 6:18-8:14 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:14-8:43 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:43-9:11 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:11-10:07 · moderate bumps (~56 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 10:07-10:35 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:35-11:05 · Landing · smooth
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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 → IAH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EIN105 5557N02241W 1217 F350 5530N03000W 1252 5400N04000W MS43 267/41 KT EIEIL DDL XXN 151217 J29A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL193 5528N01940W 1217 F330 5530N02000W 1218 5500N03000W MS44 245/50 KT N832MH QXT AOE 151217 F37A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR158M 5439N03630W 1216 F370 5401N04001W 1233 5201N05001W MS53 290/57 KT FHUVR QXT EUA 151216 J53A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU1080 5656N02251W 1215 F340 5630N03000W 1249 5500N04000W MS44 274/39 KT N4058J QXT IGW 151215 J39A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL73 5606N03644W 1215 F360 5530N04000W 1231 5330N05000W MS54 296/63 KT N810NW DDL IG1 151215 J82A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 50 minutes, 8 hours 20 minutes, and 9 hours 40 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 65 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 69 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 11h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Smooth
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Moderate
8:43-9:11
Light
9:11-9:39
Moderate
9:39-10:07
Moderate
10:07-10:35
Light
Landing
Smooth
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 (210°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (0°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°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 → IAH, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.