Atlas Air ORD ICN 5Y8254
Atlas Air · Live forecast
ORD ICN
5Y8254 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:30 CD
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
23h 50m
Duration
5,680 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 → ICN
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1500/FL011/TP A320/SK OVC011
2m ago
Light
RFD UA /OV KRFD/TM 1500/FL014/TP B767/SK OVC014-TOPUNKN/TB LGT/RM LLWS +/-5 KT SFC-010 DURD RY01 RFD
2m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1455/FL006/TP B738/RM RY 28C BRA GOOD
7m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 1455/FL030/TP CRJ9/SK OVC024-TOPUNKN
7m ago
Smooth
PWK UA /OV PWK/TM 1449/FL020/TP C56X/WX FV 02SM
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

47 minutes, 1 hour, and 5 hours 45 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 directly to your destination.

Smooth Flight

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

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 45 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 64 minutes.

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 23h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
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
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Light
14:00-14:30
Light
14:30-15:00
Light
15:00-15:30
Light
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Light
17:00-17:30
Light
17:30-18:00
Light
18:00-18:30
Light
18:30-18:59
Smooth
18:59-19:28
Smooth
19:28-19:57
Smooth
19:57-20:26
Light
20:26-20:55
Light
20:55-21:24
Light
21:24-21:53
Light
21:53-22:22
Light
22:22-22:51
Light
22:51-23:20
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
2 mi
Wind
19 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
ICN Incheon International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
5 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.