ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
BCN
El Prat De Llobregat
Distance
3,830 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 51m
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
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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 → BCN
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR347F 5033N04232W 0418 F360 5058N03959W 0429 5258N02959W MS49 261/79 KT FGZNF QXT AME 020418 F42A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU31 5045N03122W 0417 F340 5058N02959W 0424 5158N02000W MS50 292/41 KT N4064J QXT IGW 020418 J85A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP THY2 5057N03005W 0417 F330 5100N03000W 0418 5158N02000W MS46 302/40 KT TCLJK QXT AME 020418 F41A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM192 5238N03209W 0417 F380 5259N03000W 0427 5359N02000W MS53 293/40 KT PHBQG QXT EUA 020418 F73A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP MNB213 5136N03218W 0416 F340 5158N02959W 0427 5255N02048W MS49 285/44 KT TCMCN DDL XXF 020416 J74A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

47 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours 20 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 45 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 41 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 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
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
Smooth
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
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
14 kt G22 (30°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BCN El Prat De Llobregat - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (340°)
Sky
Broken
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:

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 → BCN through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.