Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.
Lufthansa
FRA
LAX
LH456
Lufthansa · Live forecast
FRA
→
LAX
90
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 30m
Duration
5,033 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → LAX
7 pilot reports along this route
7 / 7
Reporting smooth
0 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ELY106 6322N04423W 1009 F390 6330N04000W 1022 6400N03000W MS41 352/27 KT 4XERD QXT AME 221010 L63A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR7B 5609N00544W 1006 F340 ERAKA 1029 6201N01959W MS49 244/41 KT GVPOP DDL GLA 221006 J04A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR84E 5620N00557W 1002 F320 ERAKA 1023 6130N02000W MS43 236/42 KT FGSQG QXS BFS 221002 F13A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM655 5538N00532W 1000 F360 GOMUP 1022 5930N02000W MS54 243/43 KT PHBHA QXS GLA 221000 L53A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA860 6143N02226W 0959 F350 6100N02000W 1009 GOMUP MS45 233/46 KT CFRAM DDL KEF 220959 F88A
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
6 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 37 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 31 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.
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Flight Timeline 11h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Smooth
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
8 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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.