Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main.
United Airlines
ORD
FRA
UA907
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
FRA
Also sold as:
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 25m
Duration
3,764 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → FRA
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA843 5657N03056W 2006 F380 5600N04000W 2045 5400N05000W MS45 241/22 KT CFPQB DDL XXN 162007 L37A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA843 5658N 02933W 2001 F380 M45 001/23 5700N 03000W 2003 5600N 04000W KT CFPQB DDL XXN 162001 L34A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL173 5636N04733W 2000 F370 5601N05001W 2012 5403N05701W MS50 299/76 KT N790AN DDL UAK 162000 F72A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP FIN15 5812N 04803W 1959 F380 M49 295/62 5730N 05000W 2009 DORYY KT OHLTT DDL XXH 161959 J14A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC190 5706N 03444W 1959 F300 M53 305/16 5700N 03000W 2018 5630N 02000W KT VTALN QXT AME 161959 F64A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours 35 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 73 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 61 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 25min
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
Light
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-5:59
Light
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
Light
6:57-7:26
Light
7:26-7:55
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
8 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FRA
Frankfurt Airport — Arrival
Wind
2 kt (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.