Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
United Airlines
IAD
FRA
UA932
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD
→
FRA
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
11h 50m
Duration
3,537 nm
Distance
39,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH401 5149N04215W 0032 F350 5158N04000W 0042 5258N03000W MS55 328/180 KT DAIHY DDL XXH 170032 J04A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH3511 5148N 03903W 0030 F350 M49 321/93 4929N 03001W 0111 4659N 02000W KT ETBAC DDL XXH 170030 F35A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL921 5352N01914W 0029 F310 5400N02000W 0033 5500N03000W MS46 213/131 KT N674UA DDL XXN 170029 F17A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP HBJLM 4941N 05116W 0027 F390 M62 302/65 5000N 05000W 0033 5300N 04000W KT HBJLM QXS YYT 170027 M57A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR87F 5159N05000W 0026 F410 5200N05000W 0026 5259N04000W MS62 290/107 KT HBIFB DDL YQX 170026 J77A
7m ago
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13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
4 hours, 4 hours 25 minutes, and 4 hours 40 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 over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 83 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 54 minutes early.
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 11h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
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
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-6:59
Light
6:59-7:28
Light
7:28-7:57
Light
7:57-8:26
Light
8:26-8:55
Light
8:55-9:24
Light
9:24-9:53
Moderate
9:53-10:22
Light
10:22-10:51
Light
10:51-11:20
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (140°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
b772
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:
- 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.