Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
EDI
Edinburgh Airport
Route Information
Departure
ORD (ORD)
Distance
5,956.7 km (3,216.4 nautical miles)
Arrival
EDI (EDI)
Estimated Flight Time
449 minutes (7h 29m)
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
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 → EDI
12 pilot reports along this route
11 / 12
Reporting smooth
1 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL3 5805N04258W 0124 F350 5800N04000W 0135 5700N03000W MS54 271/37 KT N672UA DDL UAK 010124 F04A
7m ago
Smooth
ARR UA /OV KARR/TM 0123/FL030/TP HDJT/SK BKN050/TB NEG/IC NEG
8m ago
Smooth
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 0122/FL280/TP E170/TB NEG
9m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS214 5745N01413W 0122 F300 5830N02000W 0147 5830N03000W MS46 285/37 KT N614UP QXT EUA 010123 F25A
9m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD180035/TM 0120/FL040/TP HDJT/SK OVC046-TOPSUNKN/TB NEG
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 minutes, 2 hours, and 6 hours 40 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 Scottish Highlands – 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 38 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 27 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
Flight Timeline 7h 29min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-6:59
Moderate
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
13 kt G19 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
EDI
Edinburgh Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (240°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°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:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API - Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.