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.
United Airlines
EWR
FRA
UA42
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR
→
FRA
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 40m
Duration
3,353 nm
Distance
39,000 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 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 ACA875 5429N01343W 0936 F380 RESNO 0944 5600N02000W MS60 264/86 KT CGXZD DDL BLY 160936 J87A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL5 5330N03600W 0933 F370 5400N03000W 0957 5500N02000W MS44 250/31 KT N216UA DDL XXN 160933 F79A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM248 5401N01820W 0933 F370 DOGAL 0945 BEXET MS60 238/109 KT PHBKH QXT AME 160933 L77A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL123 5353N 01409W 0932 F320 M52 258/85 DOGAL 0936 5500N 02000W KT N652UA DDL BLY 160932 F43A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL5 5326N03642W 0930 F370 5400N03000W 0957 5500N02000W MS45 266/34 KT N216UA DDL XXN 160930 F77A
8m ago
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12,000 data points analyzed
· 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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:50
Light
4:50-5:18
Light
5:18-5:46
Light
5:46-6:14
Moderate
6:14-6:42
Light
6:42-7:10
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
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
N2846U
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.