Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
United Airlines
IAD
ORD
UA1738
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD
→
ORD
72
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 8m
Duration
510 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
Confidence
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 → ORD
11 pilot reports along this route
10 / 11
Reporting smooth
1 / 11
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 0202/FL014/TP B39M
7m ago
Smooth
SBY UA /OV KSBY/TM 0153/FLUNKN/TP E145
16m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV CXY/TM 0152/FL024/TP C25A/SK OVC024
17m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV RFD/TM 0152/FL022/TP FA10/SK BASES 022
17m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 0145/FL028/TP B738/RM SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
24m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
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 99 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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Flight Timeline 6h 08min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Moderate
2:22-2:50
Moderate
2:50-3:18
Moderate
3:18-3:46
Light
3:46-4:14
Light
4:14-4:42
Light
4:42-5:10
Moderate
5:10-5:38
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
18 kt G26 (340°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
boeing 737-824
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
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.
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.