United Airlines ORD AMS UA909
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → AMS
UA909 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:30 CD
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 0m
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
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → AMS
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AIZ993 5630N05204W 0635 F360 5503N05701W 0700 5321N06023W MS42 160/53 KT 9HALC QXT AME 170635 J26A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL162 5706N02525W 0634 F370 5700N02000W 0656 SUNOT MS56 313/37 KT N823NW DDL IG1 170635 J23A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP MSR947 5657N04741W 0632 F360 5700N05000W 0641 CUDDY MS45 179/93 KT SUGGH DDL UAK 170632 J52A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5184 5927N02151W 0631 F370 5900N02000W 0639 AGORI MS55 306/23 KT N858FD QXS RKV 170631 F30A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA846 5633N02148W 0628 F410 5629N02000W 0635 PIKIL MS55 314/24 KT CGHPV DDL XXN 170628 L01A
13m 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

Your Journey Beta

4 hours 45 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 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 minutes early.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 00min
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
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
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
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°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
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.

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