Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.
Lufthansa
FRA
RDU
LH408
Lufthansa · Live forecast
FRA
→
RDU
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 25m
Duration
3,708 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → RDU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW17R 5454N01650W 0906 F360 5530N02000W 0922 5630N03000W MS49 257/51 KT GVIIS DDL BLY 220906 F31A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP GCK17 5444N01332W 0906 F430 RESNO 0913 5530N02000W MS53 262/31 KT OEIGG QXS BRR 220906 F67A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR3N 5453N01642W 0904 F380 5531N02000W 0921 5631N03000W MS53 266/55 KT GVJAZ DDL BLY 220904 J70A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC206 5358N02544W 0902 F330 5459N02000W 0926 RESNO MS44 245/72 KT CGOIX QXT IGW 220902 J92A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX445 5300N02538W 0900 F350 5400N02000W 0922 DOGAL MS44 249/88 KT DAALS QXT EUA 220900 F55A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 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 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 47 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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.
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Flight Timeline 9h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
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
6:30-6:59
Smooth
6:59-7:28
Smooth
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
8 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G20 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.