Turkish Airlines IST ORD TK6626
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IST → ORD
TK6626 · Jul 17, 2026 · 01:30 UTC+3
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
27h 20m
Duration
4,744 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IST → ORD
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SAS916 5841N03151W 0309 F380 5859N03000W 0317 5959N02000W MS56 314/54 KT LNRKR DDL XXN 170310 J58A
12m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV RFD/TM 0309/FLDURD/TP A306/SK T 3.0 B 1.5/WX HZ/RM PICKED UP THE APP LIGHTS 3M OUT
12m ago
Smooth
MSN UA /OV MSN030005/TM 0308/FL015/TP C25A/WX 5SM FU/RM DURD RY 21 MSN
13m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS208 5654N01224W 0304 F320 AGORI 0306 5800N02000W MS45 332/12 KT N328UP QXS BRR 170304 F80A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP VPBEL 5933N02637W 0304 F380 5600N02000W 0342 DOGAL MS56 290/29 KT VPBEL QXT EUA 170305 F04A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Carpathian Mountains, over the Scottish Highlands, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause 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 36 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 18 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.

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 27h 20min
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
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Light
14:00-14:30
Moderate
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Light
16:00-16:30
Light
16:30-17:00
Light
17:00-17:30
Light
17:30-18:00
Light
18:00-18:30
Light
18:30-19:00
Light
19:00-19:30
Smooth
19:30-20:00
Smooth
20:00-20:30
Smooth
20:30-21:00
Smooth
21:00-21:30
Smooth
21:30-22:00
Smooth
22:00-22:29
Light
22:29-22:58
Light
22:58-23:27
Light
23:27-23:56
Light
23:56-24:25
Light
24:25-24:54
Light
24:54-25:23
Moderate
25:23-25:52
Light
25:52-26:21
Smooth
26:21-26:50
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
IST İstanbul Airport — Departure
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
2 kt (320°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
9 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
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.
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.

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