United Airlines LHR ORD UA959
United Airlines · Live forecast
LHR → ORD
UA959 · Apr 6, 2026 · 11:05 BS
Also sold as: BA295 British Airways
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 5m
Duration
3,425 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
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 LHR → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP OCN659 5636N02541W 0434 F390 5630N02000W 0458 PIKIL MS46 189/40 KT DAXGB DDL XXF 060434 J29A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX391 5721N02214W 0434 F370 5730N02000W 0442 ETILO MS49 181/85 KT DAALP QXT AOE 060434 F56A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY1023 5650N03738W 0434 F360 5631N04000W 0444 5401N05001W MS46 307/45 KT 4XEDD QXT AME 060434 L52A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1MN 5622N03514W 0434 F390 5600N03000W 0456 5600N02000W MS47 310/28 KT EIFNH DDL XXN 060435 J31A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP CMB593 5739N02431W 0433 F350 5800N02000W 0450 GOMUP MS45 178/75 KT N745CK DDL IG1 060434 F29A
2m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 40 minutes and 7 hours 15 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 77 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 74 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
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
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:19
Light
5:19-5:47
Light
5:47-6:15
Light
6:15-6:43
Light
6:43-7:11
Light
7:11-7:39
Moderate
7:39-8:07
Light
8:07-8:35
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (160°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G24 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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.