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 JBU1621 5508N01336W 0926 F340 ETARI 0934 5630N02000W MS50 252/79 KT N4064J QXT IGW 270926 J23A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL317 5506N02512W 0926 F370 5500N02000W 0946 RESNO MS55 240/74 KT N17122 DDL IG1 270926 F67A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC155 5508N01143W 0925 F330 PIKIL 0944 5700N02000W MS47 257/79 KT CGOKC QXT IGW 270925 J03A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL71 5455N01408W 0925 F360 RESNO 0929 5600N02000W MS53 250/90 KT N518DZ DDL BLY 270925 J79A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL133 5533N01326W 0925 F340 PIKIL 0934 5700N02000W MS47 257/87 KT N570DZ DDL BLY 270925 J38A
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

25 minutes and 47 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 39 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
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Moderate
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
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
Light
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
4 mi
Wind
12 kt G19 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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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