SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
1,491 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 39m
Route Information
Departure

SEA (SEA)

Distance

2,761.8 km (1,491.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

238 minutes (3h 58m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)

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. 5 bumpier stretches, about 238 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:49 · Takeoff · light bumps (~49 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:49-1:18 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:18-2:14 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:14-2:42 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:42-3:58 · Landing · light bumps (~76 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 SEA → ORD
7 pilot reports along this route
3 / 7
Reporting smooth
2 / 7
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SBN UA /OV MGC/TM 1239/FL075/TP CRUZ/WX CLR
7m ago
Moderate
RWF UA /OV RWF153024/TM 1238/FL350/TP E75L/TB MOD
8m ago
Smooth
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 1234/FL360/TP B38M/TB NEG
12m ago
Light
DBQ UA /OV DBQ350035/TM 1230/FL210/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP
16m ago
Light
MKG UA /OV MKG280015/TM 1230/FL220/TP E170/TB LGT CHOP
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 10 minutes and 2 hours 35 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 over the Rocky Mountains – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 19 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 3h 58min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Moderate
1:18-1:46
Light
1:46-2:14
Light
2:14-2:42
Moderate
2:42-3:10
Light
3:10-3:38
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
SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport - Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
6 kt (50°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°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.

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