ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
LGA
LaGuardia Airport
Distance
636 nm
Altitude
31,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 1m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

1,177.1 km (635.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

LGA (LGA)

Flight Time

207 minutes (3h 27m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)

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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 207 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:12 · Takeoff · light bumps (~132 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:12-3:07 · moderate bumps (~55 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:07-3:27 · Landing · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → LGA
8 pilot reports along this route
4 / 8
Reporting smooth
2 / 8
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
ORD UA /OV CGT/TM 0154/FL320/TP B752/TB INTNT LGT CHOP
8m ago
Moderate
MKE UA /OV MKE/TM 0154/FL320/TP B757/TB CONS MOD 250-320 DURC
8m ago
Light
JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 0152/FL280/TP A320/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM FL280-DURC FL340
10m ago
Smooth
PWK UA /OV KPWK/TM 0150/FL033/TP F900/SK OVC033
12m ago
Smooth
MSN UA /OV 180010/TM 0150/FL032/TP A320/SK OVC032
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to LaGuardia Airport, New York.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 3h 27min
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
2:12-2:40
Moderate
2:40-3:07
Moderate
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
LGA LaGuardia Airport - Arrival
Wind
11 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no 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.

This forecast integrates data from:

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