China Eastern Airlines PVG FRA MU215
China Eastern Airlines · Live forecast
PVG → FRA
MU215 · Jul 17, 2026 · 11:30 CS
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 40m
Duration
4,783 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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17,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong) to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.

Your Journey Beta

35 minutes, 1 hour, and 10 hours 20 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 across the Gobi Desert – 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 38 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 32 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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Smooth
4:24-4:53
Smooth
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Smooth
6:49-7:18
Smooth
7:18-7:47
Smooth
7:47-8:16
Smooth
8:16-8:45
Light
8:45-9:14
Light
9:14-9:43
Light
9:43-10:12
Light
10:12-10:41
Moderate
10:41-11:10
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
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
37°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G30 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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