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
Some bumps expected. 4 bumpier stretches, about 239 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:18 · Takeoff · light bumps (~78 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:18-2:15 · moderate bumps (~57 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:15-3:39 · light bumps (~84 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:39-3:59 · Landing · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → PDL
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EXS30ZW 4434N01340W 1711 F350 NILAV 1715 4850N01200W MS50 188/34 KT GJZBM DDL VGO 301711 M95A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP THY903 4601N00700W 1708 F344 RIVAK 1713 SIVIR MS49 077/16 KT TCLGG QXS OVD 301708 J80A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP EXS37R 4435N01340W 1702 F370 NILAV 1705 4850N01200W MS54 179/44 KT GDRTY DDL IG1 301703 M92A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP IBE03CP 4413N01207W 1659 F360 HIDRA 1704 4500N01500W MS54 173/35 KT ECNLP DDL VGO 301659 J70A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP EXS30ZW 4252N01437W 1657 F360 NILAV 1714 4850N01200W MS53 191/35 KT GJZBM DDL VGO 301657 M79A
15m 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

1 hour 45 minutes and 2 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 49 knots.

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 3h 59min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Moderate
1:47-2:15
Moderate
2:15-2:43
Light
2:43-3:11
Light
3:11-3:39
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
9 kt (50°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
PDL João Paulo II Airport - Arrival
Wind
17 kt (20°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°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.

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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.