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
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL929 5655N05045W 0241 F350 5700N05000W 0244 5800N04000W MS46 072/20 KT N661UA DDL UAK 310241 F02A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL422 5830N03557W 0240 F370 5900N03000W 0301 5900N02000W MS50 288/38 KT N16009 DDL XXH 310240 L31A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL422 5829N03604W 0239 F370 5900N03000W 0301 5900N02000W MS51 290/39 KT N16009 DDL XXH 310240 L30A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL288 5337N05937W 0237 F370 JANJO 0249 5430N05000W MS45 345/24 KT N13138 DDL YYR 310237 F69A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL204 5800N02528W 0231 F350 5858N01959W 0252 5958N01459W MS56 262/57 KT N1200K QXT IGW 310232 F91A
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

30 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 22 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
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-5:59
Smooth
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
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
Wind
8 kt (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS Schiphol - Arrival
Wind
13 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°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.