ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Distance
249 nm
Altitude
25,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 14m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

461.5 km (249.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

SDF (SDF)

Estimated Flight Time

74 minutes (1h 14m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 25,000 ft (Flight Level 250)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

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 → SDF
2 pilot reports along this route
0 / 2
Reporting smooth
2 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
BWG UA /OV BWG270040/TM 0859/FL320/TP B763/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM SMOOTH AT FL340. ZME 62
17m ago
Light
IND UA /OV VHP/TM 0858/FL350/TP BCS3/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 62 knots.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 14min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:37
Light
0:37-0:59
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
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
18 kt G25 (260°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
5°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.