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 UAL19 5052N03201W 0157 F370 5100N03000W 0206 5200N02000W MS55 275/59 KT N227UA DDL XXN 310157 F57A
0m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA826 5134N04506W 0156 F390 5158N04000W 0217 5258N03000W MS49 251/79 KT CFGDX DDL XXN 310156 L63A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL915 5035N04457W 0156 F370 5058N04000W 0216 5158N03000W MS52 258/87 KT N78005 DDL XXH 310156 F67A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL92 4952N03156W 0156 F400 4959N03000W 0204 5100N02000W MS55 266/74 KT N814AA QXT AOE 310156 L27A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL148 5000N01924W 0156 F360 4959N01500W 0216 4959N01400W MS54 265/47 KT N188DN QXT IGW 310156 F52A
1m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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
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
Smooth
5:45-6:13
Smooth
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
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
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BCN
El Prat De Llobregat - Arrival
Wind
2 kt
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.