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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 6 bumpier stretches, about 457 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-2:55 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:23 · smooth
  • 3:23-6:39 · light bumps (~196 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:39-7:07 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:07-8:05 · Landing · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FDX92 5349N02212W 0155 F380 5358N02000W 0203 5358N01500W MS42 233/75 KT N844FD QXT EUA 150155 F89A
5m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV CGT/TM 0154/FL320/TP B752/TB INTNT LGT CHOP
6m ago
Moderate
MKE UA /OV MKE/TM 0154/FL320/TP B757/TB CONS MOD 250-320 DURC
6m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT57V 5436N03724W 0154 F390 5559N03000W 0224 5659N02000W MS46 309/57 KT SPLRH DDL XXN 150154 L43A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS908 5708N03447W 0154 F350 5758N02959W 0214 5958N01959W MS46 295/41 KT SEDMS DDL IG1 150154 J70A
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

43 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.

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 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 49 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 8h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:23
Smooth
3:23-3:51
Light
3:51-4:19
Light
4:19-4:47
Light
4:47-5:15
Light
5:15-5:43
Light
5:43-6:11
Light
6:11-6:39
Light
6:39-7:07
Moderate
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
11 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CDG Charles De Gaulle - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (130°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
12°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.

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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. Glide ORD → CDG, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.