United Airlines ORD AMS UA909
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → AMS
UA909 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:30 CD
88
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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → AMS
7 pilot reports along this route
6 / 7
Reporting smooth
1 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW21ML 5736N02510W 0740 F410 5659N02001W 0800 PIKIL MS52 337/28 KT GXWBM DDL KEF 170740 J65A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ASA180 5844N02112W 0739 F390 5800N02000W 0745 SUNOT MS57 332/34 KT N782HA DDL XXF 170739 L41A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL164 5705N03724W 0737 F390 5700N03000W 0806 5700N02000W MS56 219/41 KT N438DX DDL IG1 170738 J35A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL293 5729N05002W 0735 F380 HOIST 0809 4732N06746W MS40 046/56 KT N822AN QXS UAK 170735 L71A
9m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV 50 NE ORD/TM 0723/FL135/TP B748/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
21m 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
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
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
2 mi
Wind
9 kt (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (330°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
19°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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