United Airlines ORD CDG UA987
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → CDG
UA987 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:45 CD
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 10m
Duration
3,599 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 → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL930 5606N03357W 0856 F350 5600N03000W 0912 5500N02000W MS45 233/25 KT N792UA DDL XXN 160856 F93A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW26V 5508N 02153W 0856 F390 M55 349/74 5459N 02000W 0904 RESNO KT GZBLB DDL XXF 160857 L98A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA858 5506N02530W 0856 F350 5500N02000W 0917 RESNO MS48 210/89 KT CFRAM DDL XXF 160856 F70A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH433 5235N05913W 0855 F370 MELDI 0906 5300N05000W MS61 298/129 KT DAIGN DDL YAY 160855 J74A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL930 5606N03410W 0855 F350 5600N03000W 0912 5500N02000W MS46 228/21 KT N792UA DDL XXN 160855 F91A
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 Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 5 hours 30 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 58 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 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:48
Moderate
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Moderate
7:12-7:40
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
CDG Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
15 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.