ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
CDG
Charles De Gaulle
Distance
3,599 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 20m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

6,665.8 km (3,599.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

CDG (CDG)

Flight Time

485 minutes (8h 5m)

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
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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 → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR89U 5407N06009W 0413 F370 IRLOK 0427 5530N05000W MS53 298/28 KT FGSPY QXS YHO 020413 F25A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH431 5417N03411W 0413 F370 5500N03000W 0429 5600N02000W MS43 283/39 KT 38004S DDL XXN 020413 M04A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL972 5432N03540W 0412 F380 5500N03000W 0434 5600N02000W MS45 296/39 KT N14011 DDL XXF 020412 L03A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL920 5404N03517W 0412 F350 5500N03000W 0435 5530N02000W MS50 285/58 KT N661UA DDL XXN 020413 F32A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL385 5550N02225W 0412 F340 5600N02000W 0422 PIKIL MS52 292/32 KT N69059 DDL X4E 020412 F72A
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

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 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 35 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.

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 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:23
Light
3:23-3:51
Smooth
3:51-4:19
Light
4:19-4:47
Light
4:47-5:15
Smooth
5:15-5:43
Smooth
5:43-6:11
Light
6:11-6:39
Light
6:39-7:07
Light
7:07-7:35
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
14 kt G22 (30°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CDG Charles De Gaulle - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (10°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
15°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, not a forecast. Glide ORD → CDG through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.