FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport
Distance
4,213 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 42m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

7,802.6 km (4,213.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

RSW (RSW)

Estimated Flight Time

582 minutes (9h 42m)

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. 7 bumpier stretches, about 523 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:57 · moderate bumps (~87 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:57-5:49 · light bumps (~232 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:49-6:18 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:18-6:47 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:47-7:45 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:45-8:43 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:43-9:42 · Landing · smooth
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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 → RSW
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ITY610 5325N01658W 1728 F380 5400N02000W 1743 5530N03000W MS55 198/103 KT IITYF QXS BYT 301728 J19A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS207 5218N03252W 1728 F370 5230N03000W 1741 5230N02000W MS42 287/40 KT N338UP QXT IGW 301729 F22A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP SIA21 4935N04520W 1727 F350 5000N04000W 1750 5100N03000W MS55 274/91 KT 9VSGG QXT AME 301727 J07A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL934 5101N03027W 1726 F370 5100N03000W 1728 5130N02000W MS49 268/46 KT N684UA DDL X5A 301726 F13A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AAE7264 5200N01633W 1722 F390 5159N01500W 1729 5159N01400W MS53 193/85 KT 9HFLM DDL BYT 301722 F83A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 25 minutes, 7 hours, and 7 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 – 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 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 48 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 9h 42min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:45
Moderate
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
RSW Southwest Florida International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°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 → RSW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.