IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
✈
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Distance
501 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 40m
Route Information
Departure

IAD (IAD)

Distance

927.1 km (500.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

MDW (MDW)

Estimated Flight Time

100 minutes (1h 40m)

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
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → MDW
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DAY UA /OV ROD/TM 1037/FL340/TP B739/TB NEG
8m ago
Moderate
BIV UA /OV PMM270045/TM 1037/FL110/TP E75L/TB CONS MOD CHOP 160-120
8m ago
Smooth
PSB UA /OV CXR-PSB/TM 1036/FL320/TP NMRS/TB LGT-MOD 320-370/RM 300 AND BLO BEST RIDES ZOB
9m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV 15 SE ORD/TM 1034/FL055/TP E75L/SK IMC/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM SN
11m ago
Light
CRW UA /OV CRW/TM 1031/FLDURC/TP CRJ7/WX -RA/TB INTMT LGT
14m 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

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 61 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 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 1h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G22 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
20 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
-3°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.