Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
United Airlines
FLL
ORD
UA2488
United Airlines
FLIGHT
UA2488
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
07:00
17 Jan
8 h 28 m
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
09:28
17 Jan
Now: --:-- CS
Aircraft: a21n
Altitude: 36,000ft (11.0km)
Distance: 1,029 nm
Duration: 8 h 28 m
Also sold by:
AIRCRAFT
a21n
ALTITUDE
36,000ft
DISTANCE
1,029 nm
DURATION
8 h 28 m
ALSO SOLD BY
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Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis).
High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.1
/10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
25%
Smooth
75%
Light
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📊 4,000 data points analyzed
HIGH Confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 98 knots.
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 proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Flight Timeline 8h 28min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:29
Light
7:29-7:58
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
<12
Light
12-30
12-30
Moderate
30-45
30-45
Severe
>45
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
<6
Light
6-24
6-24
Moderate
24-42
24-42
Severe
>42
>42
Airport Weather
Departure
FLL
16°C
(Now)
Broken
•
4 kt
•
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
ORD
-9°C
(Now)
Scattered
•
14 kt
G24
•
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
☀️ Morning Flight
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
Narrow-Body Aircraft (Medium)
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.
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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API - Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.
How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.