FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
TPA
Tampa International Airport
Distance
4,178 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 38m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

7,738.5 km (4,178.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

TPA (TPA)

Estimated Flight Time

578 minutes (9h 38m)

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
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → TPA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP QTR65R 4859N04541W 0409 F310 5000N04000W 0435 5100N03000W MS36 300/60 KT A7BEM QXT AME 280409 F35A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL730 5259N01931W 0408 F360 5258N01500W 0427 5258N01400W MS51 233/62 KT N732AN QXT AOE 280409 F83A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT5AH 5243N03345W 0408 F390 5259N03000W 0424 5359N02000W MS50 337/38 KT SPLRH DDL XXN 280408 L99A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU345 4952N03209W 0408 F350 5000N03000W 0419 5100N02000W MS53 352/25 KT N4048J QXT IGW 280408 J80A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC110 4759N04541W 0408 F390 4900N04000W 0435 5000N03000W MS55 294/104 KT CGUBO QXS YYT 280408 J55A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Tampa International Airport, Tampa.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 40 minutes, 7 hours, and 9 hours 10 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.

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 58 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 52 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.

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 9h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Moderate
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Moderate
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:44
Light
7:44-8:12
Light
8:12-8:40
Moderate
8:40-9:08
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
5 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
TPA Tampa International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°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, not a forecast. Glide FRA → TPA through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.