FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
NLU
General Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Distance
5,142 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 46m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

9,522.2 km (5,141.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

NLU (NLU)

Estimated Flight Time

706 minutes (11h 46m)

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. 9 bumpier stretches, about 647 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.
  • 1:30-2:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:00-3:30 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:30-4:00 · smooth
  • 4:00-8:51 · light bumps (~291 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:51-9:20 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 9:20-10:47 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:47-11:16 · smooth
  • 11:16-11:46 · Landing · light bumps (~30 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 → NLU
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP QTR67P 5440N01003W 1836 F320 PIKIL 1858 5800N02000W MS43 195/90 KT A7BTC QXS BLY 301836 F09A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH8P 5605N02621W 1834 F390 5631N03000W 1850 5631N04000W MS44 218/39 KT DAIXO DDL XXF 301834 J35A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR92M 5604N02623W 1833 F330 5630N03000W 1848 5630N04000W MS44 210/49 KT FGZNT QXT EUA 301833 F19A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP EJM18 5456N02850W 1833 F450 5501N03000W 1838 5401N04000W MS46 230/45 KT N18CA DDL IG1 301833 M79A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP THY1 5150N04625W 1833 F360 5100N05000W 1855 ALLRY MS55 260/84 KT TCJJN QXT AME 301833 F45A
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 General Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Mexico City.

Your Journey Beta

48 minutes, 2 hours, and 9 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 58 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 11h 46min
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
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Light
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Light
6:26-6:55
Light
6:55-7:24
Light
7:24-7:53
Light
7:53-8:22
Light
8:22-8:51
Light
8:51-9:20
Moderate
9:20-9:49
Light
9:49-10:18
Light
10:18-10:47
Light
10:47-11:16
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
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
NLU General Felipe Ángeles International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
10 kt (20°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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 → NLU, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.