United Airlines ORD ATH UA422
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → ATH
UA422 · Jun 16, 2026 · 16:20 CD
Also sold as: AA160 American Airlines
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 15m
Duration
4,736 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 → ATH
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP THY11 5614N04907W 2310 F340 5601N05001W 2314 5403N05701W MS49 061/50 KT TCJJR QXT AME 162311 F44A
7m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD230010/TM 2303/FL060/TP B38M/SK FEW060/TB NEG/IC DURC
14m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV JOT070015/TM 2258/FL040/TP C208/TB OCNL -TB
19m ago
Light
ARP UAL1067 4244N 08543W 2258 F200 265/024KT TB INTMT CONT LGT TURB IC
19m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 5524N04824W 2256 F380 5500N05000W 2303 NEEKO MS54 035/28 KT GVDIA DDL UAK 162256 L90A
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", Spata-Artemida.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 35 minutes and 9 hours 25 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, over the Alps, and over the Dinaric Alps – these areas can sometimes cause 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 39 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 35 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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 15min
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
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Light
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Smooth
4:26-4:55
Smooth
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
Light
6:22-6:51
Moderate
6:51-7:20
Light
7:20-7:49
Light
7:49-8:18
Light
8:18-8:47
Light
8:47-9:16
Light
9:16-9:45
Moderate
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
20 kt G30 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATH Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" — Arrival
Wind
14 kt (40°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°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.

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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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