Austrian ORD VIE OS46
Austrian · Live forecast
ORD → VIE
OS46 · Mar 17, 2026 · 17:20 CD
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 45m
Duration
4,086 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → VIE
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP QTR8813 5645N 05619W 0147 F340 M53 276/138 5700N 05000W 0207 5630N 04000W KT A7BFB QXS YHO 170147 F33A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP N807DC 5604N05334W 0144 F410 5700N05000W 0158 5900N04000W MS64 285/115 KT N807DC QXS YHO 170144 M96A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW5CA 5636N05727W 0143 F350 CUDDY 0145 5700N05000W MS56 272/138 KT GYMMS DDL YYR 170143 F42A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8813 5636N05740W 0142 F340 CUDDY 0145 5700N05000W MS53 271/139 KT A7BFB QXS YHO 170142 F29A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL970 5535N05315W 0140 F370 5559N05000W 0152 5659N04000W MS59 297/140 KT N17017 DDL YAY 170140 L99A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Vienna International Airport, Vienna.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 3 hours, and 7 hours 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, over the Scottish Highlands, and over the Alps – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

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

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 52 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Moderate
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Moderate
3:25-3:54
Moderate
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Smooth
4:52-5:21
Smooth
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Moderate
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Moderate
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
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
10 kt G28 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-5°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
VIE Vienna International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (290°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
5°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
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.