Qatar Airways ORD DOH QR8163
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
ORD → DOH
QR8163 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:25 CD
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
13h 20m
Duration
6,187 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 → DOH
9 pilot reports along this route
8 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DHK314 6316N03333W 0645 F300 6232N04002W 0709 6002N05002W MS54 159/17 KT GDHLY DDL KUS 160645 F54A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH477 6225N03638W 0645 F390 6200N03000W 0708 6100N02000W MS47 217/19 KT DAIVA DDL KUS 160645 J12A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS936 6000N06024W 0641 F390 PIDSO 0650 6158N04959W MS48 271/29 KT SERSE DDL XXH 160641 J29A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5184 6032N05716W 0641 F370 6100N05000W 0706 6100N04000W MS47 258/30 KT N879FD QXT AME 160641 F67A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP CMB582 5732N05714W 0640 F370 5800N05000W 0707 5800N04000W MS49 278/44 KT N664GT DDL IG1 160640 F68A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Hamad International Airport, Doha.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 35 minutes, 6 hours 10 minutes, and 11 hours 30 minutes 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 and over the Scandinavian Mountains – these areas 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 56 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 66 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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 13h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
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
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:29
Smooth
8:29-8:58
Smooth
8:58-9:27
Smooth
9:27-9:56
Smooth
9:56-10:25
Light
10:25-10:54
Smooth
10:54-11:23
Moderate
11:23-11:52
Moderate
11:52-12:21
Light
12:21-12:50
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
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
22 kt G32 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
DOH Hamad International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (80°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
31°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.