MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
3,642 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 26m
Route Information
Departure

MAD (MAD)

Distance

6,745.8 km (3,642.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

580 minutes (9h 40m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

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. 7 bumpier stretches, about 552 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:28 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:28-2:55 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:24 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:24-8:14 · light bumps (~290 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:14-8:42 · smooth
  • 8:42-9:10 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:10-9:40 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP NOS522 4547N02129W 1222 F360 4401N03000W 1312 4000N04000W MS51 330/68 KT EIXIN QXT EUA 301222 L33A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR175 4956N03223W 1222 F390 4958N03000W 1233 5028N02000W MS48 275/45 KT FHUVO QXT AME 301222 J30A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL95 4653N02229W 1221 F380 4901N02959W 1302 5101N04000W MS50 337/52 KT N800AN QXT AOE 301221 L64A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR175 4955N03239W 1221 F390 4958N03000W 1233 5028N02000W MS48 278/44 KT FHUVO QXT AME 301221 J29A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE81W 4604N02435W 1220 F330 4630N03000W 1251 4530N04000W MS48 215/53 KT A6EWI DDL XXF 301220 F42A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

42 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 hours 20 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 and over the Appalachian 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 46 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 9h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:42
Smooth
8:42-9:10
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
3 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
6 kt (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide MAD → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.