ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Distance
203 nm
Altitude
25,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 4m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

376.4 km (203.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

DTW (DTW)

Flight Time

91 minutes (1h 31m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 25,000 ft (Flight Level 250)

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. 1 bumpier stretch, about 71 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · smooth
  • 0:20-1:31 · Landing · light bumps (~71 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 → DTW
11 pilot reports along this route
6 / 11
Reporting smooth
5 / 11
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 0108/FL034/TP BE20/SK B034 T040
2m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD270008/TM 0103/FL028/TP A319/SK OVC028
7m ago
Light
SBN UA /OV GIJ/TM 0101/FL340/TP BCS3/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
9m ago
Light
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 0101/FL270/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP MOD CHOP/RM DURC
9m ago
Smooth
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0059/FL160/TP PC12/TA 01/WV 300037/TB NEG
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 54 knots.

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 1h 31min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:11
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
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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. Glide ORD → DTW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.