FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
MEX
Benito Juárez International Airport
Distance
5,157 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 48m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

9,551.6 km (5,157.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

MEX (MEX)

Flight Time

720 minutes (12h 0m)

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 450 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-4:30 · light bumps (~240 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:30-6:00 · smooth
  • 6:00-6:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:30-7:00 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:00-7:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:30-8:00 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:00-8:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:30-9:00 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:00-10:30 · smooth
  • 10:30-11:00 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:00-12:00 · 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 → MEX
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP JBU1621 5223N04611W 1212 F353 5130N05000W 1235 UMESI MS55 254/63 KT N2105J QXT IGW 151212 J62A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL56 5243N04145W 1210 F360 5100N05000W 1255 ALLRY MS58 261/61 KT N226UA DDL XXN 151210 F64A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8102 5353N02528W 1209 F370 5330N02000W 1230 NEBIN MS45 290/60 KT A7BFF QXT AOE 151209 F54A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL101 5542N02746W 1208 F380 5531N03000W 1218 5401N04001W MS45 296/58 KT N848AN QXT EUA 151208 L45A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL723 5307N04506W 1208 F380 5201N05000W 1234 TUDEP MS52 246/54 KT N808AN QXT AOE 151208 L89A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Benito Juárez International Airport, Ciudad de México.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 20 minutes, 8 hours, and 8 hours 20 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 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 51 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 12h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Moderate
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Smooth
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
MEX Benito Juárez International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (80°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b748
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 → MEX, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.