United Airlines LHR ORD UA959
United Airlines · Live forecast
LHR → ORD
UA959 · Jul 27, 2026 · 11:05 BS
Also sold as: BA295 British Airways
83
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
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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 AAL206 5605N02515W 0814 F410 5600N02000W 0833 PIKIL MS44 253/36 KT N886BR QXT EUA 270814 L89A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL228 5503N02137W 0814 F380 5500N02000W 0820 RESNO MS52 238/70 KT N12116 DDL IG1 270814 F13A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP HPJ350 5559N03938W 0814 F410 5558N03000W 0853 5558N02000W MS47 325/31 KT N350HJ DDL UAK 270814 M55A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC230 5452N03617W 0813 F350 5600N03000W 0840 5600N02000W MS49 281/48 KT CGOJC QXT IGW 270813 J71A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL84 5506N02506W 0812 F370 5500N02000W 0832 RESNO MS55 243/82 KT N801NW DDL IG1 270812 J80A
5m 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

1 hour 25 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 54 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 36 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
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:19
Smooth
5:19-5:47
Smooth
5:47-6:15
Light
6:15-6:43
Smooth
6:43-7:11
Light
7:11-7:39
Smooth
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 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
12 kt G19 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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.

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