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
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR025 5659N04927W 0858 F370 5658N04000W 0934 5558N03001W MS47 274/36 KT FGZNE QXS UAK 160858 F45A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN960 5800N04923W 0858 F370 5759N04000W 0934 5659N03000W MS48 262/27 KT EIGAJ DDL UAK 160858 J68A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2X 5636N 03540W 0854 F390 M43 228/33 5630N 03000W 0916 5600N 02000W KT GXLEH DDL XXH 160854 J78A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW8K 5747N 04639W 0853 F390 M47 256/21 5900N 04000W 0919 6000N 03000W KT GXWBB DDL UAK 160853 J96A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2X 5636N 03557W 0853 F390 M43 224/31 5630N 03000W 0916 5600N 02000W KT GXLEH DDL XXH 160853 J76A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 35 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 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 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 59 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
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Moderate
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
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G26 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.