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
14 pilot reports along this route
14 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA840 5856N02855W 0105 F390 5800N02000W 0139 GOMUP MS43 339/19 KT CGEGP DDL XXH 280105 J29A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR327 5444N05933W 0103 F350 DORYY 0116 5700N05000W MS52 186/21 KT FGSQS QXS YHO 280103 F19A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL204 5448N05856W 0100 F370 DORYY 0112 5700N05000W MS54 191/22 KT N175DZ QXS YHO 280100 F31A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA844 5903N03122W 0058 F410 5900N03000W 0103 5800N02000W MS43 321/23 KT CGHQQ DDL XXN 280058 L72A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA854 5410N05957W 0057 F350 HOIST 0110 5600N05000W MS50 195/26 KT CFIUL DDL YAY 280057 F44A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · 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

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Scottish Highlands 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 42 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 28 minutes.

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.

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
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
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Moderate
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
Wind
9 kt G22 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.