United Airlines ORD BRU UA972
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → BRU
UA972 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:00 CD
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 0m
Duration
3,604 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → BRU
11 pilot reports along this route
11 / 11
Reporting smooth
0 / 11
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AUA2R 5603N03526W 0225 F370 5629N03000W 0246 5629N02000W MS53 277/33 KT OELPG DDL XXH 170225 L26A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL160 5706N02434W 0225 F390 5700N02000W 0243 SUNOT MS58 274/30 KT N569DZ DDL XXF 170225 J31A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH431 5603N03335W 0223 F350 5629N03000W 0237 5659N02000W MS48 299/37 KT DABYJ DDL XXN 170223 F51A
5m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE255005/TM 0220/FL025/TP E75L/SK OVC025
8m ago
Smooth
PWK UA /OV PWK/TM 0216/FL008/TP C68A/WX FV2SM
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · 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

2 hours, 4 hours 40 minutes, and 5 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 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 38 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Smooth
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
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (80°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (20°)
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.

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