FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Distance
3,537 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 12m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

6,550.2 km (3,536.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

IAD (IAD)

Flight Time

525 minutes (8h 45m)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 496 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-3:25 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:25-3:54 · smooth
  • 3:54-5:21 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:21-5:50 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 5:50-8:45 · Landing · light bumps (~175 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 → IAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UPS217 5118N04848W 2312 F370 5300N04000W 2348 5400N03000W MS53 247/85 KT N609UP QXS YAY 302312 F05A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD2 5343N03602W 2308 F340 5430N03000W 2331 5600N02000W MS51 279/66 KT A6XWF QXT AME 302308 J65A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX397 5403N03540W 2307 F350 5430N03000W 2329 5530N02000W MS55 274/69 KT DAERA QXT AME 302307 F46A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP THY11 5433N03905W 2306 F340 5431N04000W 2311 5231N05001W MS50 262/77 KT TCLJB QXT EUA 302306 F41A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX397 5400N03605W 2305 F350 5430N03000W 2330 5530N02000W MS54 275/64 KT DAERA QXT AME 302305 F44A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour and 5 hours 25 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas 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 66 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 42 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 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Smooth
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Moderate
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
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
5 kt (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (350°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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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:

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 → IAD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.