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.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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
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 AAL110 4923N03339W 0301 F390 5000N03000W 0317 5100N02000W MS50 303/72 KT N822AN QXT AOE 020301 L03A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL100 5022N03347W 0301 F360 5100N03000W 0319 5200N02000W MS52 292/40 KT N829MH QXT AOE 020301 F05A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DJT105 4915N03421W 0300 F370 5000N03000W 0321 5100N02000W MS51 304/96 KT FHBUZ DDL IG1 020300 J78A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH425 4859N04531W 0259 F380 4958N03959W 0322 5158N02959W MS52 241/82 KT DAIMN DDL XXH 020259 J93A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DJT105 4913N03434W 0259 F370 5000N03000W 0321 5100N02000W MS50 304/101 KT FHBUZ DDL IG1 020259 J76A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
17 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours 20 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 52 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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
Flight Timeline 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
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
14 kt G22 (30°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (310°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°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:
- 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.