ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
FCO
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Distance
4,180 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 38m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

7,742.2 km (4,180.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

FCO (FCO)

Flight Time

550 minutes (9h 10m)

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. 8 bumpier stretches, about 522 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.
  • 0:59-4:22 · light bumps (~203 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:22-4:51 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:51-6:47 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:47-7:16 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:16-7:44 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:44-8:12 · smooth
  • 8:12-9:10 · 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 → FCO
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL920 5403N05340W 0249 F370 5500N05000W 0306 5600N04000W MS53 251/48 KT N673UA DDL X5A 150249 F88A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH471 5502N03910W 0249 F340 5500N03000W 0323 5500N02000W MS49 316/68 KT DABVM DDL XXH 150249 F76A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SPAR71 5257N02227W 0249 F410 5300N02000W 0259 MALOT MS47 237/74 KT 10030 DDL XXF 150249 A95A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA806 5318N05244W 0248 F390 5400N05000W 0300 5530N04000W MS50 262/46 KT CFRTG DDL YAY 150248 L57A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW216 5232N02542W 0248 F400 5300N02000W 0310 MALOT MS44 250/65 KT GVIIH DDL XXF 150248 F88A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome.

Your Journey Beta

42 minutes, 4 hours 20 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, over the Alps, and over the Apennines – these areas can sometimes cause 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 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 47 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 9h 10min
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
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:44
Light
7:44-8:12
Smooth
8:12-8:40
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
FCO Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
14°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. Glide ORD → FCO, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.