Cargolux ORD LUX CV5606
Cargolux · Live forecast
ORD → LUX
CV5606 · Mar 17, 2026 · 18:35 CD
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
9h 0m
Duration
3,701 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → LUX
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP VJT884 5717N03218W 0508 F430 5659N03000W 0517 5559N02001W MS48 260/26 KT 9HVJH DDL XXH 170508 M62A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM602 5646N03328W 0508 F370 5630N03000W 0521 5600N02000W MS47 297/31 KT PHBKM QXT AME 170508 L63A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL3012 5604N03208W 0508 F310 5600N03000W 0517 5600N02000W MS49 294/20 KT N665UA DDL XXN 170508 F24A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL3012 5604N03216W 0508 F310 5600N03000W 0517 5600N02000W MS48 300/21 KT N665UA DDL XXN 170508 F23A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA51 5632N02024W 0508 F400 5700N03000W 0543 5600N04000W MS43 341/35 KT CFRTU DDL XXN 170503 L49A
2m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 25 minutes, 4 hours, and 4 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 – 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 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 52 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
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
10 kt G21 (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LUX Luxembourg-Findel International Airport — Arrival
Wind
3 kt (250°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
5°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.

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