ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Distance
3,642 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 26m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

6,745.8 km (3,642.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

MAD (MAD)

Flight Time

480 minutes (8h 0m)

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
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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 → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP WJA50 4905N04407W 0433 F360 4959N04000W 0452 5059N03000W MS45 273/88 KT CGAMQ QXT IGW 010433 F75A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA872 5035N04226W 0433 F360 5059N04000W 0444 5159N03000W MS48 268/40 KT CFIUW DDL XXH 010433 F57A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL212 4937N03448W 0433 F380 4959N03000W 0456 5059N02000W MS55 310/53 KT N401DZ DDL IG1 010433 J07A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP THY1RT 4935N04224W 0432 F390 4958N03959W 0442 5058N03000W MS47 271/68 KT TCLGL QXT AME 010432 J07A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP N75EM 4837N03456W 0432 F410 4900N03000W 0455 4959N02000W MS55 315/71 KT N75EM DDL XXH 010432 F85A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

46 minutes, 7 hours 15 minutes, and 8 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 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 45 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 31 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 8h 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
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
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
12 kt G18 (110°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (360°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
20°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, not a forecast. Glide ORD → MAD through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.