ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
KEF
Keflavik International Airport
Distance
2,551 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 1m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

4,725.2 km (2,551.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

KEF (KEF)

Estimated Flight Time

361 minutes (6h 1m)

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. 4 bumpier stretches, about 361 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-1:54 · light bumps (~84 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:54-2:49 · moderate bumps (~55 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:49-6:01 · Landing · light bumps (~192 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → KEF
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FIN20 5936N05720W 0256 F390 6059N04959W 0324 6229N03959W MS53 245/56 KT OHLTT DDL XXH 150257 J30A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM282 6102N05309W 0249 F370 6059N05000W 0259 5959N04000W MS52 271/48 KT PHBKO QXS UAK 150249 L49A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY006 6104N05719W 0247 F370 6159N05000W 0311 6159N04000W MS52 254/52 KT 4XEDF QXT AME 150247 L28A
12m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090010/TM 0245/FL045/TP E75S/SK TPS 045/TB NEG
14m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL901 6305N04414W 0242 F390 6300N04000W 0255 6200N03000W MS49 302/53 KT N71108 QXS UAK 150243 L98A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
9,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 9,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík.

Your Journey Beta

22 minutes, 2 hours, and 2 hours 25 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.

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 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 29 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.

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 6h 01min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Moderate
2:22-2:49
Moderate
2:49-3:16
Light
3:16-3:43
Light
3:43-4:10
Light
4:10-4:37
Light
4:37-5:04
Light
5:04-5:31
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
Wind
11 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
KEF Keflavik International Airport - Arrival
Wind
30 kt G42 (330°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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 → KEF, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.