FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
MEX
Benito Juárez International Airport
Distance
5,157 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 48m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

9,551.6 km (5,157.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

MEX (MEX)

Flight Time

720 minutes (12h 0m)

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. 11 bumpier stretches, about 660 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.
  • 1:00-1:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:30-2:30 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:30-3:30 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:30-4:00 · smooth
  • 4:00-6:30 · light bumps (~150 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:30-7:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:00-8:30 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:30-9:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 9:00-11:00 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:00-11:30 · smooth
  • 11:30-12:00 · Landing · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → MEX
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP QTR76W 5412N04248W 1523 F380 5300N05000W 1600 NEEKO MS52 272/61 KT A7AOB QXT AME 301523 J23A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL43 5358N02855W 1522 F380 5402N03000W 1527 5302N04001W MS44 350/43 KT N819AN QXT AOE 301522 L96A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR74U 5352N02754W 1521 F360 5400N03000W 1531 5400N04000W MS43 219/44 KT FGSPD QXT AME 301521 F23A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA893 5502N02609W 1520 F340 5530N03000W 1537 5530N04000W MS45 202/60 KT CFNNW DDL XXF 301520 F42A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH3W 5516N02745W 1520 F390 5531N03000W 1530 5531N04000W MS44 225/44 KT DAIXA DDL XXF 301520 J25A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Benito Juárez International Airport, Ciudad de México.

Your Journey Beta

48 minutes, 2 hours, and 2 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 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 61 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 57 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 12h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Smooth
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
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MEX Benito Juárez International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
5 kt (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
IFR - Low visibility, delays likely
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.

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