AMS
Schiphol
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
3,570 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 17m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

6,611.8 km (3,570.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

540 minutes (9h 0m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

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. 4 bumpier stretches, about 450 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-1:00 · smooth
  • 1:00-2:00 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:00-3:30 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:30-4:30 · smooth
  • 4:30-9:00 · Landing · light bumps (~270 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 AMS → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW21V 5727N01658W 1729 F390 5802N01959W 1742 5932N03000W MS48 328/84 KT GZBJB DDL XXF 301729 L20A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW6MC 5837N03424W 1729 F380 5831N04000W 1752 5701N05001W MS45 247/36 KT GZBKA DDL XXF 301729 L68A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR21K 5632N03103W 1729 F370 5630N04000W 1810 5500N05000W MS46 236/27 KT GVLUV DDL XXF 301729 J52A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL173 5632N03052W 1729 F360 5630N04000W 1808 5500N05000W MS44 236/28 KT N759AN QXT EUA 301729 F51A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW21V 5725N01646W 1728 F390 5802N01959W 1742 5932N03000W MS48 330/83 KT GZBJB DDL XXF 301728 L17A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

24 minutes, 1 hour 15 minutes, and 1 hour 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 Scottish Highlands and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 40 minutes.

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 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
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
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Wind
7 kt (90°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
9 kt (70°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
b77l
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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 AMS → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.