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. 9 bumpier stretches, about 690 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:00-1:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:30-5:00 · light bumps (~210 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:00-5:30 · smooth
  • 5:30-7:30 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:30-8:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:00-8:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:30-9:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 9:00-11:30 · light bumps (~150 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:30-12:00 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BOX395 5327N04320W 0013 F350 5400N04000W 0026 5530N03000W MS51 257/67 KT DAALQ QXT AME 310013 F32A
2m ago
Moderate
BOS UA /OV KBOS220001/TM 0003/FL003/TP E75S/TB MOD CHOP BLO 005/RM DURD RNAV RY 4L BOS
12m ago
Smooth
ARP HYS102 5428N02617W 0002 F390 5500N02000W 0027 RESNO MS42 236/39 KT YRKID QXT AOE 310002 J84A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD6HZ 5602N02544W 2359 F350 5630N02000W 0021 SUNOT MS44 346/37 KT A6BNI QXT AME 302359 L74A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX395 5247N04642W 2359 F350 5400N04000W 0026 5530N03000W MS51 256/75 KT DAALQ QXT AME 302359 F31A
16m 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

1 hour 20 minutes, 8 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 60 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 12h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
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
Light
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Moderate
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
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
MEX Benito Juárez International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
10 kt (40°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°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.