Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Kalitta Air
ORD
AMS
K4581
Kalitta Air · Live forecast
ORD
→
AMS
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 32m
Duration
3,570 nm
Distance
39,000 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 ORD → AMS
14 pilot reports along this route
14 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TFL9475 5601N 06035W 0324 F410 M50 278/48 DORYY 0337 5700N 05000W KT PHTFJ DDL YYR 160324 L50A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM282 5448N06057W 0321 F330 5452N06005W 0325 HOIST MS49 292/101 KT PHBHI QXS YHO 160321 L02A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY1007 5738N 05103W 0320 F400 M43 271/22 5503N 05701W 0353 4653N 06704W KT 4XECC QXS UAK 160320 F62A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM678 5906N 02050W 0319 F380 M49 272/59 5859N 02000W 0321 GOMUP KT PHBHH QXT EUA 160319 L12A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL160 5806N 02500W 0318 F390 M50 236/62 5800N 02000W 0337 SUNOT KT N808NW DDL IG1 160319 J24A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
44 minutes and 1 hour 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 Scottish Highlands – 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 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 57 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 7h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Moderate
0:58-1:26
Moderate
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Light
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:18
Light
3:18-3:46
Smooth
3:46-4:14
Light
4:14-4:42
Light
4:42-5:10
Light
5:10-5:38
Light
5:38-6:06
Light
6:06-6:34
Light
6:34-7:02
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
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
16 kt G26 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
b77l
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.