AMS
Schiphol
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
3,570 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 17m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

6,611.8 km (3,570.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

540 minutes (9h 0m)

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
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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 AMS → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP CKS262 5627N01701W 2210 F320 5701N02000W 2223 5801N03000W MS45 226/65 KT N795CK DDL XXF 272210 F37A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP RJA272 5906N03410W 2210 F350 5900N03000W 2226 5700N02000W MS51 346/51 KT JYRBC QXT AME 272210 L94A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE455 5711N00649W 2208 F380 5743N00741W 2214 BALIX MS54 260/77 KT TFFIO QXS GLA 272208 A48A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP THY84U 5642N05701W 2208 F370 CUDDY 2208 5758N04959W MS53 322/29 KT TCLLD QXS YHO 272208 L33A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH135 5510N05628W 2205 F330 5700N05000W 2236 5800N04000W MS45 195/26 KT 00220A DDL XXN 272205 F83A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

36 minutes, 1 hour 30 minutes, and 4 hours 50 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 Scottish Highlands 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 57 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 40 minutes.

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.

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 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
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
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
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
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
25 kt G40 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
IFR - Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.

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, not a forecast. Glide AMS → ORD through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.