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. 9 bumpier stretches, about 618 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-3:00 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:00-3:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:30-4:00 · smooth
  • 4:00-6:26 · light bumps (~146 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:26-6:55 · smooth
  • 6:55-8:22 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:22-8:51 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:51-10:18 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:18-10:47 · smooth
  • 10:47-11:46 · Landing · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 ETD6HZ 5248N04635W 2235 F350 5400N04000W 2302 5530N03000W MS52 259/76 KT A6BNI QXT AME 302235 L51A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 5601N02601W 2232 F380 5630N03000W 2250 5630N04000W MS46 215/42 KT GVPIE DDL X2E 302232 J65A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD2 5149N04519W 2230 F340 5300N04000W 2252 5430N03000W MS50 257/89 KT A6XWF QXT AME 302230 J57A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR012 5615N02537W 2229 F340 5700N03000W 2249 5700N04000W MS44 211/42 KT FGZNP QXT EUA 302230 F24A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 5549N02439W 2226 F380 5630N03000W 2250 5630N04000W MS46 214/53 KT GVPIE DDL X2E 302226 J62A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,500 data points analyzed · VERY 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, 3 hours, and 8 hours 30 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 63 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 11h 46min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Light
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Light
6:26-6:55
Smooth
6:55-7:24
Light
7:24-7:53
Light
7:53-8:22
Light
8:22-8:51
Moderate
8:51-9:20
Light
9:20-9:49
Light
9:49-10:18
Light
10:18-10:47
Smooth
10:47-11:16
Light
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 (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
NLU General Felipe Ángeles International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
5 kt (340°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.