Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa
EWR
FRA
LH403
Lufthansa · Live forecast
EWR
→
FRA
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 35m
Duration
3,353 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP JBU2220 5502N03004W 1109 F320 5402N04001W 1158 5202N05001W MS43 224/40 KT N4074J QXT IGW 161110 J61A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL56 5436N02445W 1109 F360 5501N03000W 1133 5401N04000W MS43 221/82 KT N204UA DDL XXF 161109 F40A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL56 5436N02441W 1109 F360 5501N03000W 1133 5401N04000W MS43 221/81 KT N204UA DDL XXF 161109 F38A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP QQE723 5531N 02742W 1108 F400 M45 217/48 5600N 03000W 1118 5700N 04000W KT A7CGJ QXT AOE 161109 F38A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL22 5441N01815W 1108 F350 5500N02000W 1118 5600N03000W MS56 233/114 KT N2140U DDL XXF 161108 F27A
4m ago
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12,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours and 6 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 over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:25
Light
2:25-2:53
Light
2:53-3:21
Light
3:21-3:49
Light
3:49-4:17
Light
4:17-4:45
Light
4:45-5:13
Light
5:13-5:41
Light
5:41-6:09
Moderate
6:09-6:37
Light
6:37-7:05
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
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°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
D-ABYD
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.