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. 9 bumpier stretches, about 636 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:59-1:57 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:57-3:53 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:53-4:22 · smooth
  • 4:22-4:51 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:51-6:47 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:47-7:16 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:16-8:43 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:43-10:35 · moderate bumps (~112 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 10:35-11:05 · Landing · light bumps (~30 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 → IAH
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP CFG403 5420N03728W 0118 F388 5500N03000W 0149 5530N02000W MS53 252/54 KT DANRM QXT IGW 310119 J95A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH401 5449N02210W 0116 F400 5458N02000W 0125 5458N01500W MS46 216/42 KT DAIXC DDL XXF 310116 J18A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH423 5448N02240W 0113 F380 5459N02000W 0124 5459N01500W MS45 218/51 KT DAIKN DDL XXF 310113 J85A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS217 5501N01843W 0113 F370 RESNO 0128 NETKI MS46 205/77 KT N609UP QXT EUA 310113 F38A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS217 5451N02214W 0059 F370 5500N02000W 0108 RESNO MS43 214/55 KT N609UP QXT EUA 310059 F33A
23m 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

4 hours 25 minutes, 9 hours, and 9 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 61 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 51 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:11
Moderate
9:11-9:39
Moderate
9:39-10:07
Moderate
10:07-10:35
Moderate
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
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (100°)
Sky
Overcast
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.