Atlas Air ORD HKG 5Y9753
Atlas Air · Live forecast
ORD → HKG
5Y9753 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:15 CD
91
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 20m
Duration
6,762 nm
Distance
40,000 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 → HKG
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SBN UA /OV GIJ280020/TM 2230/FL350/TP B739/TB NEG
14m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV VPZ/TM 2213/FL060/TP B737/TA M08/IC LGT CLR BLW 080
31m ago
Smooth
OXI UA /OV OXI262018/TM 2211/FL130/TP B737/TB NEG 220-130
33m ago
Light
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 2211/FL160/TP B737/TB LGT/RM DURD NWBND 160-140
33m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV MDW130015/TM 2207/FL040/TP B738/SK IMC/TB SMOOTH/IC NEG
37m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
24,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 24,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the Arctic Ocean and crossing the South China Sea – 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 44 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 56 minutes.

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.

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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 4h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:12
Light
2:12-2:39
Smooth
2:39-3:06
Light
3:06-3:33
Light
3:33-4:00
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
9 mi
Wind
17 kt G28 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
HKG Hong Kong International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (100°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
20°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.