FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
NLU
General Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Distance
5,142 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 46m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

9,522.2 km (5,141.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

NLU (NLU)

Estimated Flight Time

706 minutes (11h 46m)

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. 7 bumpier stretches, about 501 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:30-1:30 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:30-2:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:00-4:59 · light bumps (~179 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:59-5:28 · smooth
  • 5:28-5:57 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:57-6:26 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:26-8:51 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:51-10:18 · smooth
  • 10:18-10:47 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:47-11:46 · Landing · smooth
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → NLU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW26E 5310N04454W 1216 F350 5201N05000W 1243 TUDEP MS53 251/57 KT GZBLK DDL XXH 151216 L49A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL43 5453N02457W 1215 F360 5432N03001W 1239 5302N04001W MS44 291/56 KT N785AN QXT AOE 151215 F58A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH416 5543N02752W 1215 F360 5532N03001W 1226 5402N04001W MS46 303/68 KT DAIHX DDL XXF 151216 J44A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BBC305 5552N02449W 1213 F380 5530N03000W 1237 5400N04000W MS44 283/52 KT S2AJX QXT AME 151213 L23A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL17 5556N02405W 1213 F350 5532N03001W 1241 5402N04001W MS44 276/42 KT N406DX DDL IG1 151214 J21A
7m 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 General Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Mexico City.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 35 minutes and 6 hours 25 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 52 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 11h 46min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
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
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Smooth
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Moderate
6:26-6:55
Light
6:55-7:24
Light
7:24-7:53
Light
7:53-8:22
Light
8:22-8:51
Light
8:51-9:20
Smooth
9:20-9:49
Smooth
9:49-10:18
Smooth
10:18-10:47
Light
10:47-11:16
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
NLU General Felipe Ángeles International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
0 kt (0°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°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 → NLU, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.