FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
KEF
Keflavik International Airport
Distance
1,296 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 13m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

2,401.1 km (1,296.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

KEF (KEF)

Estimated Flight Time

193 minutes (3h 13m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

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. 4 bumpier stretches, about 193 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:20-1:12 · moderate bumps (~52 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:12-2:53 · light bumps (~101 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:53-3:13 · Landing · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → KEF
3 pilot reports along this route
3 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAE9936 6058N01018W 2308 F350 RATSU 2309 VALDI MS49 211/129 KT A6EFM DDL FAE 302309 F03A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE9936 6025N01430W 2254 F330 6059N01000W 2309 6112N00001W MS46 206/110 KT A6EFM DDL FAE 302254 F91A
20m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE455 6023N01056W 2223 F400 6100N01234W 2232 6259N01846W MS51 216/103 KT TFFIP QXS FAE 302223 A04A
51m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík.

Your Journey Beta

35 minutes and 47 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 – conditions there 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 74 knots.

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 3h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Moderate
1:12-1:38
Light
1:38-2:03
Light
2:03-2:28
Light
2:28-2:53
Light
Landing
Moderate
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 (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
KEF Keflavik International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (160°)
Sky
Few Clouds
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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 → KEF, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.