Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco.
KORD (ORD)
2,963.9 km (1,600.4 nautical miles)
KSFO (SFO)
310 minutes (5h 10m)
Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco.
3 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 over the Rocky Mountains and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds at cruising altitude are about 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 25 minutes.
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent with typical approach conditions.
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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Detailed Analysis Below: While flights generally follow these patterns, our advanced turbulence prediction system analyzes real-time weather data, atmospheric conditions, and pilot reports to provide you with precise, route-specific forecasts. Review the detailed metrics and interactive maps below for a comprehensive understanding of expected conditions along your flight path.
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Safety First: All commercial aircraft, regardless of size, are engineered and certified to safely handle turbulence. The difference is primarily in passenger comfort - larger aircraft provide a smoother feeling ride, but all aircraft are equally safe.
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Return to Simplified View| Category | Comfort View | Scientific (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | <20% probability | <15% probability |
| Light | 20-50% | 15-30% |
| Moderate | 50-75% | 30-50% |
| Severe | ≥75% | ≥50% |
| Time (UTC) | Intensity | Altitude | Aircraft | Report |
|---|
TAF KORD 031720Z 0318/0424 07007KT 6SM HZ OVC018 FM040200 04005KT 6SM BR FEW010 SCT250 FM041400 08010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN070 FM041800 09009KT P6SM SCT010 OVC018
TAF KSFO 031734Z 0318/0424 30008KT P6SM BKN014 FM032000 29008KT P6SM SKC FM032200 28015KT P6SM SCT250 FM040600 28010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN250 FM041200 29012KT P6SM BKN015 FM042000 29016KT P6SM SKC
METAR KORD 031851Z 03005KT 8SM BKN018 OVC023 05/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP200 T00501006
METAR KSFO 031856Z 31006KT 10SM FEW006 OVC014 14/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01440111
The route has been divided into segments of approximately 500km each for detailed analysis.
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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.
How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.
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