Lufthansa LAX FRA LH457
Lufthansa · Live forecast
LAX → FRA
LH457 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:00 PD
90
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 55m
Duration
5,033 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → FRA
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP RDN235 6229N02201W 0928 F370 6200N02000W 0936 ERAKA MS48 223/33 KT N836BA QXS KEF 160928 F66A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP NOS1924 6323N02156W 0923 F213 RIMUM 0925 CELLO MS37 199/13 KT EIRZG QXS KEF 160923 F12A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL37 5645N 00832W 0917 F340 M56 288/106 GOMUP 0925 5900N 02000W KT N12109 DDL TRE 160917 F29A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL37 5644N 00823W 0916 F340 M55 288/106 GOMUP 0925 5900N 02000W KT N12109 DDL TRE 160916 F28A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP RDN235 6314N 02532W 0914 F370 M47 223/27 6200N 02000W 0936 ERAKA KT N836BA QXS KEF 160914 F61A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.

Your Journey Beta

17 minutes, 49 minutes, and 10 hours 35 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 Sierra Nevada, over the Rocky Mountains, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 61 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
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
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:29
Smooth
8:29-8:58
Light
8:58-9:27
Light
9:27-9:56
Light
9:56-10:25
Light
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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
b77l
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.