Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
Lufthansa
FRA
ORD
LH430
Lufthansa · Live forecast
FRA
→
ORD
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 5m
Duration
3,764 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FRA → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL49 5530N01304W 1002 F340 PIKIL 1011 5730N02000W MS48 236/45 KT N779AN QXS BRR 221002 F29A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL926 5851N02751W 1002 F370 5800N02000W 1030 SUNOT MS42 230/52 KT N224UA DDL XXN 221002 F09A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW17R 5623N02812W 1002 F370 5630N03000W 1010 5630N04000W MS39 236/68 KT GVIIS DDL XXF 221002 F51A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL203 5648N01402W 1001 F380 SUNOT 1005 5800N02000W MS50 252/55 KT N808AN DDL SYY 221001 L54A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC101 5630N03955W 1001 F390 5630N04000W 1002 5330N05000W MS38 223/18 KT VTJRI QXT AME 221002 J30A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
8 hours 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 42 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 41 minutes.
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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Flight Timeline 9h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:19
Smooth
5:19-5:47
Light
5:47-6:15
Smooth
6:15-6:43
Smooth
6:43-7:11
Smooth
7:11-7:39
Smooth
7:39-8:07
Light
8:07-8:35
Moderate
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
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
13 kt G20 (20°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.
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.