ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
ZRH
Zürich Airport
Distance
3,850 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 54m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

7,131.1 km (3,850.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

ZRH (ZRH)

Flight Time

530 minutes (8h 50m)

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
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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 → ZRH
12 pilot reports along this route
12 / 12
Reporting smooth
0 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW8DS 5633N02442W 0652 F350 5558N02001W 0711 5458N01501W MS54 272/27 KT GSTBO DDL XXF 010652 F32A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL246 5404N05415W 0651 F370 5529N04959W 0713 5859N03959W MS51 302/8 KT N171DZ QXS YHO 010651 F09A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR89U 5636N02453W 0650 F370 5600N02000W 0709 RESNO MS51 295/24 KT FGSQE QXT EUA 010651 F55A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RJA264 5530N02543W 0649 F390 5558N02000W 0712 RESNO MS49 294/25 KT JYBAH QXT AOE 010649 L48A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP N450SM 5345N05846W 0648 F268 JANJO 0657 5600N05000W MS29 046/14 KT N450SM DDL YAY 010648 A69A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Zürich Airport, Zurich.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 30 minutes, 2 hours, and 2 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 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 45 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 37 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 8h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-3:59
Smooth
3:59-4:28
Smooth
4:28-4:57
Smooth
4:57-5:26
Light
5:26-5:55
Light
5:55-6:24
Light
6:24-6:53
Light
6:53-7:22
Light
7:22-7:51
Light
7:51-8:20
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
13 kt (90°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ZRH Zürich Airport - Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
2 kt (340°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°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:

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, not a forecast. Glide ORD → ZRH through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.