FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
PDL
João Paulo II Airport
Distance
1,637 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 59m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

3,031.0 km (1,636.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

PDL (PDL)

Estimated Flight Time

239 minutes (3h 59m)

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
The forecast shows smooth air for the whole flight.
  • 0:00-3:59 · Takeoff to 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 → PDL
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SVA021 4427N01000W 1212 F330 PASAS 1228 4600N02000W MS43 151/15 KT HZAK37 QXS SCQ 151212 F54A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP THY6045 4701N01035W 1210 F350 4700N01000W 1213 BUNAV MS49 226/49 KT N477MC QXS LCG 151210 F16A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL41 4515N01345W 1209 F380 4700N02000W 1246 4900N03000W MS55 346/45 KT N814AA QXT AOE 151209 L20A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP FWI10A 4644N00455W 1208 F350 RIVAK 1225 SIVIR MS47 198/26 KT FHTOO QXS OVD 151208 J52A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA823 4457N01243W 1207 F380 PASAS 1208 4730N02000W MS57 205/30 KT CGFAJ QXS SCQ 151207 J08A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – conditions there 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 17 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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 3h 59min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:49
Smooth
0:49-1:18
Smooth
1:18-1:47
Smooth
1:47-2:15
Smooth
2:15-2:43
Smooth
2:43-3:11
Smooth
3:11-3:39
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
PDL João Paulo II Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (230°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°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 → PDL, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.