FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
KEF
Keflavik International Airport
Distance
1,296 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 13m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

2,401.1 km (1,296.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

KEF (KEF)

Estimated Flight Time

193 minutes (3h 13m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 7 bumpier stretches, about 193 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:20-1:12 · moderate bumps (~52 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:12-1:38 · light bumps (~26 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:38-2:03 · moderate bumps (~25 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:03-2:28 · light bumps (~25 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:28-2:53 · moderate bumps (~25 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:53-3:13 · Landing · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → KEF
6 pilot reports along this route
6 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL761 5827N00817W 1728 F360 BALIX 1736 6300N02000W MS52 330/108 KT N29984 DDL SYY 301728 L28A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL761 5753N00639W 1721 F360 BALIX 1736 6300N02000W MS52 332/88 KT N29984 DDL SYY 301721 L27A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL761 5748N00624W 1720 F360 BALIX 1736 6300N02000W MS52 337/87 KT N29984 DDL SYY 301720 L23A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE988 6144N01540W 1717 F350 PODAR 1720 BALIX MS47 200/101 KT TFICA QXS RKV 301717 F06A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL761 5722N00515W 1714 F360 BALIX 1736 6300N02000W MS53 340/76 KT N29984 DDL SYY 301714 L17A
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík.

Your Journey Beta

43 minutes, 2 hours, and 2 hours 50 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 – conditions there 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 75 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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 3h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Moderate
1:12-1:38
Light
1:38-2:03
Moderate
2:03-2:28
Light
2:28-2:53
Moderate
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
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
KEF Keflavik International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no 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 → KEF, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.