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
505 minutes (8h 25m)
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 AUA38 4834N05456W 0000 F380 4928N05158W 0014 5000N05000W MS51 248/89 KT OELPM DDL YDF 310000 L53A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP GTI866 4834N04529W 2356 F410 4900N04000W 0019 5000N03000W MS52 263/88 KT N712GT DDL XXH 302356 F26A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DAH2701 5016N03157W 2355 F400 5000N03000W 0003 4800N02000W MS54 275/71 KT 7TVLB DDL XXH 302355 J02A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP DAH2701 5016N03156W 2355 F400 5000N03000W 0003 4800N02000W MS54 275/71 KT 7TVLB DDL XXH 302355 J03A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX036 4720N02234W 2355 F370 4659N02000W 0007 PASAS MS54 292/67 KT N815AM DDL XXN 302355 L29A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
5 hours 45 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 67 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.
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 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
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
5:30-5:59
Moderate
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
Light
6:57-7:26
Light
7:26-7:55
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
8 kt (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (50°)
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.