Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to El Prat De Llobregat, Barcelona.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
BCN
El Prat De Llobregat
Route Information
Departure
ORD (ORD)
Distance
7,093.2 km (3,830.0 nautical miles)
Arrival
BCN (BCN)
Flight Time
515 minutes (8h 35m)
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
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 → BCN
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP QTR1X 5146N03257W 0545 F370 5158N03000W 0558 5258N02000W MS55 304/52 KT A7ANG QXT EUA 010546 J96A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD8NY 5147N03306W 0545 F350 5200N03000W 0558 5300N02000W MS50 307/41 KT A6XWE QXT EUA 010545 J53A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU1079 5056N04558W 0544 F350 5200N04000W 0613 5300N03000W MS50 285/19 KT N2205J QXT IGW 010545 J22A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR4Y 5057N03047W 0544 F390 5100N03000W 0548 5200N02000W MS55 324/55 KT HBJHE DDL XXF 010544 J76A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW51B 5135N03516W 0544 F390 5200N03000W 0607 5300N02000W MS54 299/47 KT GVIIC DDL XXH 010544 F69A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
7 hours and 8 hours 15 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 over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Pyrenees – 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 43 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 30 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.
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
Flight Timeline 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:21
Light
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Smooth
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Moderate
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
13 kt (90°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BCN
El Prat De Llobregat - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°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:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API - Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.