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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 4 bumpier stretches, about 450 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-1:00 · smooth
  • 1:00-2:00 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:00-3:30 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:30-4:30 · smooth
  • 4:30-9:00 · Landing · light bumps (~270 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 UAF1235 5600N01907W 1931 F290 5559N01500W 1948 5559N01400W MS46 197/117 KT 00406A DDL XXF 301931 F88A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL107 5737N03412W 1931 F340 5731N04000W 1955 5601N05001W MS47 259/29 KT N725AN QXT AOE 301931 F67A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP THY7 5602N02002W 1928 F320 5731N03000W 2012 5731N04000W MS45 198/97 KT TCLJG QXT EUA 301928 F23A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL925 5724N02903W 1928 F340 5730N03000W 1932 5730N04000W MS48 241/30 KT N67058 DDL X4E 301928 F42A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE232 5648N03307W 1927 F310 5728N02959W 1940 5928N01959W MS48 269/26 KT A6ECV DDL XXF 301928 F61A
5m 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

24 minutes, 1 hour 15 minutes, and 1 hour 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 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 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
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
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
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
7 kt (80°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°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. Glide AMS → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.