American Airlines DTW ORD AA4768
American Airlines · Live forecast
DTW → ORD
AA4768 · Mar 17, 2026 · 18:30 ED
72
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
24h 30m
Duration
203 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 DTW → ORD
2 pilot reports along this route
1 / 2
Reporting smooth
1 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0210/FLDURD/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS SFC-007 DURD RY31R MDW
6m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ARR/TM 0153/FL040/TP PC12/SK VMC/TB LT CHOP
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit 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 directly to your destination.

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 81 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 24h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Smooth
18:00-18:30
Light
18:30-19:00
Smooth
19:00-19:30
Smooth
19:30-20:00
Smooth
20:00-20:30
Smooth
20:30-21:00
Smooth
21:00-21:30
Light
21:30-22:00
Smooth
22:00-22:30
Smooth
22:30-23:00
Smooth
23:00-23:30
Smooth
23:30-24:00
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Wind
14 kt G28 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G23 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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.