Qatar Airways ORD BRU QR8144
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
ORD → BRU
QR8144 · Jun 1, 2026 · 15:15 CD
90
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 25m
Duration
3,604 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW239 5554N05023W 2325 F360 JANJO 2356 4722N06718W MS43 131/11 KT GVIIN DDL UAK 012325 F72A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR57H 5631N04754W 2322 F380 5601N05001W 2332 LOMSI MS43 179/9 KT A7ANA QXS UAK 012322 J45A
5m ago
Smooth
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 2320/FL230/TP CRJ7/TB NEG
7m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI6081 5625N00836W 2318 F320 GOMUP 2324 6000N02000W MS52 183/41 KT N476MC QXS SYY 012318 F27A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP SAM708 5723N02253W 2317 F390 5700N02000W 2329 BILTO MS44 287/26 KT 010041 DDL XXF 012317 F77A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Brussels Airport, Zaventem.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 33 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few 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 7h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-4:59
Smooth
4:59-5:28
Smooth
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Light
6:26-6:55
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
9 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (220°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.