Your Flight
We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong).
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Route Information
Departure
ORD (ORD)
Distance
11,334.0 km (6,119.9 nautical miles)
Arrival
PVG (PVG)
Flight Time
815 minutes (13h 35m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → PVG
10 pilot reports along this route
5 / 10
Reporting smooth
3 / 10
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
HAI UA /OV HAI/TM 1816/FL120/TP B737/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
5m ago
Smooth
BIV UA /OV BIV/TM 1815/FL030/TP F900/SK OVC030 TOP050
6m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV MDW/TM 1814/FLDURD/TP B737/IC LGT MX
7m ago
Light
UES UA /OV BAE/TM 1813/FL300/TP B739/TB CONS LGT
8m ago
Smooth
PWK UUA /OV PWK/TM 1808/FL010/TP C25B/RM LLWS +/- 5 KTS DURD RY 34
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
17 minutes and 12 hours 15 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 East China Sea – conditions there 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 47 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 61 minutes.
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.
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Flight Timeline 13h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Smooth
5:21-5:50
Smooth
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Light
8:15-8:44
Light
8:44-9:13
Light
9:13-9:42
Smooth
9:42-10:11
Smooth
10:11-10:40
Light
10:40-11:09
Light
11:09-11:38
Light
11:38-12:07
Light
12:07-12:36
Moderate
12:36-13:05
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
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
20 kt G32 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
8 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.