Your Flight
We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines
ORD
IST
TK6060
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
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IST
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 35m
Duration
4,744 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FDX1 5734N04943W 2350 F340 5730N05000W 2352 ENNSO MS50 066/35 KT N844FD QXS UAK 162350 F67A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 6050N02708W 2349 F360 6102N03000W 2358 6002N04001W MS42 037/28 KT N964AM DDL KEF 162349 L41A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS238 5705N04942W 2348 F320 5700N05000W 2350 HOIST MS46 058/39 KT N343UP QXS UAK 162348 F74A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS214 5745N05109W 2347 F340 5604N05702W 0012 5300N06653W MS50 074/30 KT N582UP QXS UAK 162347 F70A
8m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD050045/TM 2345/FL122/TP CRJ7/TB SMOOTH
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
10 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 Scottish Highlands, and over the Carpathian Mountains – 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 37 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.
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Flight Timeline 10h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Smooth
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
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:13
Smooth
8:13-8:41
Smooth
8:41-9:09
Light
9:09-9:37
Light
9:37-10:05
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
20 kt G30 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt (60°)
Sky
Scattered
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.
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.