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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ELY001 5603N02053W 0438 F360 5601N03000W 0519 5501N04000W MS52 306/27 KT 4XECB QXT EUA 170439 F34A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5047 5607N02329W 0437 F300 5601N03000W 0506 5601N04000W MS38 280/23 KT N120FE QXT IGW 170437 F02A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY005 5747N02423W 0437 F360 5831N03000W 0500 5931N04000W MS52 288/25 KT 4XEDL QXT EUA 170437 L47A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP THY2 5704N02534W 0437 F350 5658N02001W 0458 5558N01501W MS50 283/25 KT TCJJI QXT EUA 170437 F53A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR021 5654N03607W 0434 F350 5630N03000W 0458 5500N02000W MS48 240/29 KT FGSQF QXT EUA 170434 F35A
6m 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
1 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (70°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
BRU Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (20°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
15°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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