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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 7 bumpier stretches, about 428 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:59 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~59 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-1:28 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:28-1:57 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:57-2:55 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:24 · smooth
  • 3:24-6:41 · light bumps (~197 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:41-7:09 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:09-7:37 · smooth
  • 7:37-8:05 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:05-8:35 · Landing · smooth
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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 UAL23 5129N04306W 0251 F370 5200N04000W 0305 5400N03000W MS50 298/57 KT N78004 DDL IG1 150251 F48A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL192 5145N03126W 0251 F340 5158N02959W 0257 5258N02000W MS45 286/50 KT N832MH QXT AOE 150251 F48A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP BEL52B 4947N03126W 0251 F400 5000N03000W 0258 5100N02000W MS47 272/60 KT OOSFE QXT AOE 150252 J69A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL78 5109N03456W 0251 F340 5200N03000W 0313 5300N02000W MS46 304/71 KT N199DN QXT IGW 150251 F09A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL929 5214N03430W 0251 F360 5300N03000W 0311 5400N02000W MS45 306/67 KT N672UA DDL X5A 150251 F40A
1m 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

29 minutes, 1 hour 35 minutes, and 7 hours 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 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
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
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
Smooth
7:37-8:05
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
11 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BCN El Prat De Llobregat - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (340°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
19°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. Glide ORD → BCN, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.