Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa
YYZ
FRA
LH471
Lufthansa · Live forecast
YYZ
→
FRA
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 40m
Duration
3,425 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
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 YYZ → FRA
12 pilot reports along this route
12 / 12
Reporting smooth
0 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH443 5604N 02448W 0203 F330 M56 240/128 5558N 02000W 0219 ETARI KT DABPD DDL XXH 160203 L38A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH471 5245N05129W 0159 F380 5259N05000W 0206 5359N04000W MS47 288/47 KT DABPM DDL YAY 160159 L66A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP N888HH 5242N05112W 0159 F410 5300N05000W 0204 5400N04000W MS47 280/41 KT N888HH QXS YAY 160159 F66A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL16 5354N05333W 0158 F340 5559N04959W 0220 5959N03959W MS50 279/45 KT N668UA QXS YAY 160158 F74A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA844 5553N05029W 0151 F370 5600N05000W 0153 5900N04000W MS49 268/36 KT CGFAJ DDL XXH 160152 J59A
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 49 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
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
4:22-4:50
Light
4:50-5:18
Light
5:18-5:46
Light
5:46-6:14
Light
6:14-6:42
Light
6:42-7:10
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
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport — Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
16 kt G28 (240°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
1°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
b789
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.