FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport
Distance
3,423 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 57m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

6,338.9 km (3,422.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

PHL (PHL)

Flight Time

530 minutes (8h 50m)

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. 5 bumpier stretches, about 530 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.
  • 1:00-6:24 · light bumps (~324 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:24-6:53 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:53-8:50 · Landing · light bumps (~117 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 → PHL
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AUA3A 5303N01506W 1230 F360 5401N01959W 1252 5531N03000W MS52 309/120 KT OELPG DDL BLY 301231 L40A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP TOM524F 5544N02610W 1230 F400 5601N03000W 1247 5501N04000W MS44 335/52 KT GTUIO DDL XXF 301230 L27A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP N760PX 5105N04822W 1230 F360 5030N05000W 1241 BUDAR MS57 271/89 KT N760PX DDL IG1 301230 M88A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE69R 5349N01318W 1229 F370 DOGAL 1236 5501N02000W MS55 188/114 KT A6EVK DDL BLY 301229 J28A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL185 5322N01317W 1229 F340 DOGAL 1237 5500N02000W MS48 188/105 KT N834MH QXS ORK 301229 F62A
2m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour and 6 hours 30 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 65 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 39 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 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-3:59
Light
3:59-4:28
Light
4:28-4:57
Light
4:57-5:26
Light
5:26-5:55
Light
5:55-6:24
Light
6:24-6:53
Moderate
6:53-7:22
Light
7:22-7:51
Light
7:51-8:20
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
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHL Philadelphia International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a333
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 → PHL, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.