Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.
Lufthansa
FRA
RDU
LH408
Lufthansa · Live forecast
FRA
→
RDU
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 25m
Duration
3,708 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → RDU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N299FG 5458N01326W 1023 F400 NETKI 1026 RESNO MS53 275/44 KT N299FG QXS BLY 221023 A39A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA845 5454N01425W 1022 F400 RESNO 1025 5601N02000W MS50 271/45 KT CGHPX DDL BLY 221022 L18A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA845 5451N01409W 1021 F400 RESNO 1025 5601N02000W MS50 271/40 KT CGHPX DDL BLY 221021 L13A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX025 4930N05148W 1021 F390 5000N05000W 1029 5100N04000W MS43 254/20 KT N964AM DDL YYT 221021 L88A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ479 5302N03039W 1020 F430 5300N04000W 1108 5200N05000W MS46 236/62 KT N479FX DDL XXN 221020 A37A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 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 – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 47 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.
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Flight Timeline 9h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
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
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-6:59
Smooth
6:59-7:28
Smooth
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Moderate
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
8 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G20 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.