Your Flight
We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
United Airlines
DEN
FRA
UA182
United Airlines · Live forecast
DEN
→
FRA
91
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 25m
Duration
4,367 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 DEN → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ELY1023 6104N03932W 2300 F400 6100N04000W 2302 5900N05000W MS46 343/29 KT 4XEDD QXT AME 152300 L54A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI8238 5617N 00544W 2300 F320 M44 290/71 ETILO 2322 6000N 02000W KT N476MC QXS GLA 152300 F25A
15m ago
Moderate
COS UA /OV BRK250015/TM 2257/FL260/TP A21N/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC-41
18m ago
Smooth
ARP HTT103 6226N03637W 2257 F390 6300N03000W 2321 EPENI MS46 191/33 KT CGBSW QXT IGW 152257 M81A
18m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX442 6035N05449W 2256 F360 SAVRY 2312 TEALS MS49 224/26 KT DAALZ QXT AME 152256 F44A
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Scottish Highlands – these areas can sometimes cause 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 42 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 39 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 9h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-6:59
Light
6:59-7:28
Light
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
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
DEN
Denver International Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
16 kt G26 (10°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
3°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
b789
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.