ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
AMS
Schiphol
Distance
3,570 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 17m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

6,611.8 km (3,570.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

AMS (AMS)

Flight Time

447 minutes (7h 27m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
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 AAL135 5859N02413W 0954 F360 6001N02959W 1017 6101N04000W MS51 328/24 KT N845MD QXT EUA 010954 L66A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR51U 5759N05013W 0953 F350 5800N05000W 0954 5730N04000W MS51 322/27 KT A7ANO QXS UAK 010953 J83A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW6B 5821N03521W 0953 F370 5759N03000W 1014 5629N02001W MS54 300/22 KT GSTBD DDL XXH 010953 F12A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TOM620 5835N02048W 0952 F380 5901N03000W 1029 5801N04001W MS46 300/26 KT GTUIA DDL XXF 010953 L36A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA919 5725N00934W 0951 F380 ERAKA 0956 6200N02000W MS44 290/44 KT CFGFZ DDL SYY 010951 L13A
4m 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

1 hour 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 32 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 27min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-5:59
Light
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
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
4 mi
Wind
13 kt G20 (80°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
AMS Schiphol - Arrival
Wind
2 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide ORD → AMS through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.