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 KLM296 5137N04500W 0052 F370 5200N04000W 0112 5300N03000W MS53 245/80 KT PHBKG QXT AME 310053 L25A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI866 4951N03213W 0052 F410 5000N03000W 0101 5100N02000W MS54 271/80 KT N712GT DDL XXH 310052 F34A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AUA42 5038N04446W 0051 F350 5100N04000W 0111 5200N03000W MS51 258/79 KT OELAE DDL IG1 310052 F61A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI866 4951N03220W 0051 F410 5000N03000W 0101 5100N02000W MS54 270/80 KT N712GT DDL XXH 310052 F33A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL160 5226N04636W 0050 F390 5259N04000W 0117 5359N03000W MS48 252/64 KT N518DZ DDL XXH 310050 J49A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours, 7 hours, and 7 hours 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 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 60 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 47 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
Light
2:55-3:24
Moderate
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
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Moderate
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
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
8 kt (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BCN
El Prat De Llobregat - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°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.