FRA
Frankfurt Airport
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
3,764 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 42m
Route Information
Departure

FRA (FRA)

Distance

6,970.7 km (3,763.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

493 minutes (8h 13m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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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 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 DAL258 5659N04014W 0408 F370 5700N04000W 0409 5700N03000W MS55 324/63 KT N851NW DDL UAK 280408 J10A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM120 5746N01418W 0406 F390 GOMUP 0424 GINGA MS46 233/40 KT PHAKB QXS BRR 280406 J28A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DHK815 5755N01419W 0406 F300 5800N01500W 0409 5902N01959W MS41 217/67 KT GDHLO DDL IG1 280409 F34A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL182 5856N02856W 0406 F390 5800N02000W 0439 SUNOT MS41 330/24 KT N45956 DDL XXN 280408 L29A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH431 5848N04230W 0406 F350 5858N04000W 0415 5858N03000W MS51 323/56 KT DABYL DDL UAK 280406 F31A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

7 hours 30 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 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 43 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 31 minutes.

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 8h 13min
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
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
Light
7:15-7:43
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
5 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
9 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°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.

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, not a forecast. Glide FRA → ORD through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.