BNA
Nashville International
✈
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Distance
343 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 15m
Route Information
Departure

BNA (BNA)

Distance

635.6 km (343.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

MDW (MDW)

Estimated Flight Time

75 minutes (1h 15m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → MDW
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 2242/FL050/TP A320/TA M14/IC LGT RIME/RM LGT RIME ICE DURD FROM 7000 MSL TO 5000 MSL
13m ago
Smooth
MQY UA /OV MQY/TM 2337/FL030/TP E50P/RM BASES 040
15m ago
Smooth
CHA UA /OV CHA090015/TM 2240/FL060/TP C56X/SK BKN050-TOP080/TA M12/IC LIGHT TO MODERATE RIME
15m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 2240/FL038/TP B78X/SK BASES 3800 MSL
15m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV 5 SE RFD/TM 2240/FL040/TP B738/SK BASES 040
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

17 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 Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 100 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few 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.

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 1h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:38
Moderate
0:38-1:00
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
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G26 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
17 kt G28 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-2°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.