FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Distance
3,806 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 48m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

7,049.3 km (3,806.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

MSP (MSP)

Flight Time

570 minutes (9h 30m)

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
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → MSP
6 pilot reports along this route
6 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR375G 6016N02846W 0302 F410 5828N02002W 0336 SUNOT MS40 345/22 KT FHTYF DDL KEF 280302 J29A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL929 5845N04331W 0258 F350 5900N04000W 0312 5900N03000W MS50 320/53 KT N674UA QXS UAK 280258 F59A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL901 6003N04146W 0256 F380 6000N04000W 0302 6000N03000W MS56 323/55 KT N81107 DDL UAK 280256 L01A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP THT8 6004N04532W 0253 F390 5959N04000W 0312 5859N03001W MS58 312/37 KT FOTOA QXS UAK 280253 L50A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL194 5840N06045W 0253 F350 TOXIT 0303 6000N05000W MS51 191/26 KT N209UA DDL YHO 280253 F58A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Scottish Highlands and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 46 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 27 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 9h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
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
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
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
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
5 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field - Arrival
Wind
6 kt G26 (40°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°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, not a forecast. Glide FRA → MSP through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.