Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
Iberia
ORD
MAD
IB342
Iberia · Live forecast
ORD
→
MAD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 10m
Duration
3,642 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH401 4944N05420W 2337 F350 5027N05158W 2349 5100N05000W MS54 311/84 KT DAIHY DDL XXH 162337 J80A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH423 5010N 05600W 2335 F350 M55 301/84 TUDEP 2349 5200N 05000W KT DABYK DDL YDF 162335 F69A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP HYS102 5045N 04307W 2334 F390 M58 316/107 5058N 04000W 2348 5158N 03000W KT YRKID QXT AOE 162334 J62A
4m ago
Light
GGP UA /OV GGP/TM 2323/FL210/TP B737/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
15m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR52X 4929N 04643W 2323 F380 M61 324/101 4800N 05000W 2344 NICSO KT FHUVJ QXT AME 162323 J85A
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
6 hours and 6 hours 30 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 over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 73 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 57 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Flight Timeline 8h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
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
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Moderate
6:16-6:44
Moderate
6:44-7:12
Light
7:12-7:40
Smooth
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
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
17 kt G28 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (350°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
8°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
a333
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.