CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
521 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 43m
Route Information
Departure

CLT (CLT)

Distance

964.6 km (520.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

137 minutes (2h 17m)

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
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 117 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:20-1:33 · light bumps (~73 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:33-2:17 · Landing · moderate bumps (~44 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 CLT → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
IGQ UA /OV CGT/TM 1936/FL350/TP B737/TB CONS LGT
3m ago
Light
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 1935/FL190/TP CRJ2/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/IC NEG
4m ago
Smooth
IGQ UA /OV CGT/TM 1935/FL350/TP B39M/TB NEG
4m ago
Light
BEH UA /OV ELX/TM 1935/FL250/TP E170/TB CONS LGT BLO 240/RM DURC
4m ago
Light
FWA UA /OV FWA020010/TM 1933/FL340/TP CRJ9/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 57 knots.

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 2h 17min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:09
Light
1:09-1:33
Light
1:33-1:57
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
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Departure
Wind
12 kt G23 (230°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
18 kt G31 (330°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a319
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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 CLT → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.