Your Flight
We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Munich Airport, Munich.
United Airlines
ORD
MUC
UA953
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
MUC
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 36m
Duration
3,925 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → MUC
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UPS216 5731N 04550W 1108 F320 M51 269/25 5700N 05000W 1126 HOIST KT N583UP QXT IGW 161108 F89A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL47 5636N02455W 1108 F380 5700N03000W 1130 5600N04000W MS47 219/54 KT N421DX DDL IG1 161109 J34A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP GEC8189 5827N 04314W 1107 F330 M49 266/17 5859N 04000W 1120 5959N 03000W KT DALFL DDL UAK 161107 F31A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL923 5653N 02822W 1103 F370 M43 345/42 5600N 02000W 1135 RESNO KT N19986 DDL XXF 161103 L33A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL259 5743N 01303W 1100 F320 M54 257/110 5900N 02000W 1135 6200N 03000W KT N830NW DDL TRE 161100 J22A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 40 minutes, 2 hours, and 2 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Alps – 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 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 64 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 36min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:50
Light
4:50-5:18
Light
5:18-5:46
Light
5:46-6:14
Light
6:14-6:42
Light
6:42-7:10
Light
7:10-7:38
Light
7:38-8:06
Light
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
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MUC
Munich Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (80°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
6°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
a359
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.