Your Flight
We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from Munich Airport, Munich to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
Lufthansa
MUC
ORD
LH434
Lufthansa · Live forecast
MUC
→
ORD
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 55m
Duration
3,925 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MUC → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL271 5637N02502W 1304 F330 5700N03000W 1327 5700N04000W MS52 269/38 KT N14118 DDL IG1 171304 F24A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL41 5804N02413W 1303 F350 5832N03000W 1326 5832N04001W MS49 222/28 KT N787UA DDL XXN 171303 F52A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL229 5724N02259W 1303 F340 5801N03000W 1335 5801N04000W MS51 243/20 KT N17104 DDL IG1 171303 F15A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA895 5522N01145W 1302 F380 SUNOT 1321 5800N02000W MS48 217/31 KT CGOFW DDL BFS 171302 J42A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL2 5833N02420W 1302 F380 5901N03000W 1326 5901N04000W MS49 224/19 KT N860NW DDL IG1 171303 J47A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
7 hours 10 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 over the Alps and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 50 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 51 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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Flight Timeline 9h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:29
Moderate
7:29-7:58
Light
7:58-8:27
Light
8:27-8:56
Light
8:56-9:25
Smooth
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
MUC
Munich Airport — Departure
Wind
6 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
airbus a350-941
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.