FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
DEN
Denver International Airport
Distance
4,367 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 3m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

8,088.5 km (4,367.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

DEN (DEN)

Flight Time

610 minutes (10h 10m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 7 bumpier stretches, about 465 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-1:28 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:28-1:57 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:57-3:24 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:24-4:51 · smooth
  • 4:51-5:49 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:49-6:47 · smooth
  • 6:47-10:10 · Landing · light bumps (~203 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → DEN
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP THY83J 5845N01851W 1622 F320 5902N01959W 1627 6002N03000W MS45 201/96 KT TCJJL QXT EUA 301622 F21A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL81 5949N02116W 1622 F310 6130N03000W 1657 6230N04000W MS44 202/86 KT N734AR QXS RKV 301622 F47A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL133 6135N03438W 1620 F380 6201N04000W 1639 6130N05000W MS45 355/29 KT N806AA QXT AME 301621 L45A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW219V 6212N03607W 1618 F380 6230N04000W 1632 6300N05000W MS45 234/21 KT GXWBM DDL KUS 301619 J88A
6m ago
Smooth
BJC UA /OV KBJC/TM 1616/FL070/TP AEST/SK TOPS070
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Denver International Airport, Denver.

Your Journey Beta

48 minutes and 1 hour 45 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 over the Scottish Highlands, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Rocky Mountains – 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 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 36 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 10h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
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
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Smooth
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:40
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
FRA Frankfurt Airport - Departure
Wind
9 kt (50°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN Denver International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
0 kt (0°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant 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. Glide FRA → DEN, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.