LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
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ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
1,513 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
3h 42m
Route Information
Departure

LAX (LAX)

Distance

2,802.1 km (1,513.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

249 minutes (4h 9m)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 249 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:50 · Takeoff · light bumps (~50 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:50-1:50 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:50-2:50 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:50-3:20 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:20-3:49 · stronger bumps (~29 min) Stronger bumps possible. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
  • 3:49-4:09 · Landing · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PGA UA /OV TBC070050/TM 2331/FL360/TP A21N/TB INTMT MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC
11m ago
Smooth
LIC UA /OV HGO070085/TM 2331/FL400/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC
11m ago
Smooth
MLI UA /OV 10S MLI/TM 2330/FL075/TP A320/SK SKC BLW 075/RM DURC
12m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN170005/TM 2326/FL070/TP A321/TB NEG
16m ago
Smooth
GUC UA /OV HBU020046/TM 2324/FL244/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM DURD ZDVWC-26
18m 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 Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 10 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
1 hour and 1 hour 25 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 Sierra Nevada and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 57 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 21 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 4h 09min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Moderate
1:20-1:50
Moderate
1:50-2:20
Light
2:20-2:50
Light
2:50-3:20
Moderate
3:20-3:49
Severe
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Departure
Wind
10 kt (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
9 kt (80°)
Sky
Overcast
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 LAX → ORD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.