SFO
San Francisco International Airport
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
1,600 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 54m
Route Information
Departure

SFO (SFO)

Distance

2,963.9 km (1,600.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

264 minutes (4h 24m)

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 264 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:12 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~132 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:12-2:40 · stronger bumps (~28 min) Stronger bumps possible. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
  • 2:40-3:08 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:08-4:04 · stronger bumps (~56 min) Stronger bumps possible. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
  • 4:04-4:24 · Landing · moderate bumps (~20 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SFO → ORD
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
2 / 9
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
MCW UA /OV MCW/TM 1416/FL300/TP B738/TB LGT
4m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1415/FL025/TP CRJ7/SK OVC025
5m ago
Smooth
DPA UA /OV DPA/TM 1414/FL024/TP LJ75/SK OVC024
6m ago
Smooth
SPW UA /OV SPW/TM 1410/FL130/TP BE9L/TA M01/TB NEG/IC LGT RIME
10m ago
Light
TIP UA /OV RBS350030/TM 1410/FL220/TP CRJ7/TB CONS LGT CHOP
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

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

Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Buckle Up

We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

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.

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 4h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Moderate
0:48-1:16
Moderate
1:16-1:44
Moderate
1:44-2:12
Moderate
2:12-2:40
Severe
2:40-3:08
Moderate
3:08-3:36
Severe
3:36-4:04
Severe
Landing
Moderate
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
SFO San Francisco International Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (270°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (100°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°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. Glide SFO → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.