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

525 minutes (8h 45m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 7 bumpier stretches, about 496 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-2:56 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:56-3:25 · smooth
  • 3:25-3:54 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:54-4:23 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:23-7:46 · light bumps (~203 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:46-8:45 · Landing · moderate bumps (~59 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EIN952 5641N01818W 0903 F370 PIKIL 0917 SOVED MS43 233/60 KT EIDUO DDL XXN 150903 J89A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL262 5833N01712W 0901 F390 GOMUP 0930 GINGA MS44 237/51 KT N23994 DDL XXF 150901 L87A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW26V 5814N03119W 0901 F390 5759N03001W 0906 5559N02001W MS46 308/52 KT GZBLJ DDL XXF 150901 L32A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP N339JM 5404N05646W 0859 F450 5500N05000W 0926 5500N04000W MS48 247/50 KT N339JM DDL YYR 150859 A77A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW26V 5822N03204W 0858 F390 5759N03001W 0906 5559N02001W MS46 308/54 KT GZBLJ DDL XXF 150858 L31A
16m 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

47 minutes, 4 hours, and 8 hours 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.

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 72 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 60 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 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Smooth
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Moderate
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Moderate
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
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Wind
9 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (70°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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. Glide AMS → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.