LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
1,513 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 42m
Route Information
Departure

LAX (LAX)

Distance

2,802.1 km (1,513.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

256 minutes (4h 16m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 256 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:20-4:16 · Landing · light bumps (~236 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
VNY UA /OV VNY/TM 1826/FL024/TP CL60/SK BKN 017/WX 10/RM FIELD IN SIGHT ON ILS Z 16R AT 024 3 MILE FINAL
12m ago
Smooth
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 1825/FL170/TP E75S/TA M10/IC LGT RIME 170-160
13m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 1824/FL065/TP CRJ7/WX VMC /TB NEG TB ON FINAL RWY34R
14m ago
Smooth
LGB UA /OV LGB12005/TM 1820/FL026/TP B737/SK BKN026
18m ago
Light
PGA UA /OV GCN150010/TM 1819/FL350/TP CL30/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles 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 Sierra Nevada and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 53 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 20 minutes early.

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 4h 16min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:35
Light
2:35-3:02
Light
3:02-3:29
Light
3:29-3:56
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Departure
Wind
6 kt (140°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
9 kt (70°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a321
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:

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. Glide LAX → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.