ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
WAW
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Distance
4,060 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 22m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

7,518.9 km (4,059.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

WAW (WAW)

Estimated Flight Time

562 minutes (9h 22m)

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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 562 min in total.
  • 0:00-8:23 · Takeoff · light bumps (~503 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:23-8:52 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 8:52-9:22 · Landing · light bumps (~30 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 → WAW
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL142 6246N02522W 0341 F380 6100N02000W 0404 ETILO MS49 285/20 KT N409DX DDL VEY 150341 J08A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH491 6202N04013W 0334 F370 6200N04000W 0335 6100N03000W MS49 310/58 KT DAIGZ DDL UAK 150334 J44A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE38C 5832N05639W 0331 F370 6059N04959W 0401 6259N03959W MS51 259/42 KT TFICE QXS YHO 150331 F60A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM282 6004N04038W 0331 F390 6000N04000W 0333 5959N03000W MS49 309/63 KT PHBKO QXS UAK 150331 L61A
14m ago
Smooth
MSN UA /OV MSN180010/TM 0330/FL40/TP CRJ7/RM TOPS 4600 BASES 3800
15m 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw.

Your Journey Beta

8 hours 25 minutes and 8 hours 40 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 Scandinavian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 70 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 50 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 9h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
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
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Light
7:25-7:54
Light
7:54-8:23
Light
8:23-8:52
Moderate
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
15°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
WAW Warsaw Chopin Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°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.

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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 → WAW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.