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

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 9 bumpier stretches, about 505 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-1:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:30-2:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:00-5:30 · light bumps (~210 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:30-5:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 5:59-6:28 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:28-6:57 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:57-8:25 · Landing · light bumps (~88 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 DAL122 4955N04603W 0158 F350 5100N04000W 0226 5300N03000W MS49 283/51 KT N1603 QXT IGW 150158 F76A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL78 4858N04549W 0158 F340 5000N04000W 0227 5200N03000W MS51 289/41 KT N199DN QXT IGW 150159 F99A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH419 5030N04303W 0158 F390 5100N04000W 0212 5300N03000W MS52 292/52 KT DAIHW DDL XXH 150158 J59A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX6248 4907N03504W 0158 F370 5000N03000W 0221 5100N02000W MS48 295/79 KT N889FD QXT AME 150158 F77A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL84 5023N03339W 0158 F350 5100N03000W 0214 5200N02000W MS44 288/66 KT N13013 DDL XXF 150158 L73A
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

33 minutes, 2 hours, and 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 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
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
Moderate
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
11 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (350°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
16°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. Glide ORD → MAD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.