ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Distance
4,744 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 53m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

8,786.5 km (4,744.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

IST (IST)

Flight Time

145 minutes (2h 25m)

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. 5 bumpier stretches, about 145 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:20-0:47 · light bumps (~27 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:47-1:13 · moderate bumps (~26 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:13-1:39 · light bumps (~26 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:39-2:25 · Landing · moderate bumps (~46 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → IST
13 pilot reports along this route
13 / 13
Reporting smooth
0 / 13
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AIZ991 5638N01215W 0340 F360 5643N01251W 0343 5653N01402W MS46 227/113 KT 9HALC QXS BRR 150340 J34A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BCS364 5713N00831W 0339 F360 ETILO 0347 5900N02000W MS49 233/131 KT DALMA DDL TRE 150339 J44A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BCS364 5710N00819W 0338 F360 ETILO 0347 5900N02000W MS49 233/131 KT DALMA DDL XXF 150338 J43A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY001 5639N00819W 0338 F360 GOMUP 0347 5800N01500W MS49 235/147 KT 4XEDB QXS GLA 150338 L29A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY001 5635N00803W 0337 F360 GOMUP 0347 5800N01500W MS49 235/146 KT 4XEDB QXS GLA 150337 L27A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 45 minutes, 1 hour 50 minutes, and 2 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 60 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 2h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:13
Moderate
1:13-1:39
Light
1:39-2:05
Moderate
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
11 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
IST İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
30 kt G44 (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant 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.

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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 → IST, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.