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
K4525
Kalitta Air · Live forecast
ORD
→
AMS
46
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
6h 52m
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
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N807DC 5658N05008W 0158 F410 5700N05000W 0158 5900N04000W MS57 287/84 KT N807DC DDL UAK 170158 M02A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL970 5603N 04929W 0154 F370 M60 311/145 5659N 04000W 0228 5659N 03000W KT N17017 DDL XXH 170154 L05A
6m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ARR/TM 0153/FL040/TP PC12/SK VMC/TB LT CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH1852 5751N 03731W 0152 F350 M45 301/39 5959N 03000W 0225 5959N 02000W KT 71486S DDL XXN 170153 M31A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS928 5806N03911W 0151 F330 5859N02959W 0228 6059N01959W MS47 300/45 KT SEDMR DDL UAK 170151 J78A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
15 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
4 hours and 5 hours 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.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel expect some bumps during climb, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
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 6h 52min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-2:59
Moderate
2:59-3:28
Moderate
3:28-3:57
Moderate
3:57-4:26
Moderate
4:26-4:55
Moderate
4:55-5:24
Moderate
5:24-5:53
Moderate
5:53-6:22
Moderate
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
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G28 (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-5°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°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
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.