MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distance
3,642 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 26m
Route Information
Departure

MAD (MAD)

Distance

6,745.8 km (3,642.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

ORD (ORD)

Flight Time

580 minutes (9h 40m)

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. 7 bumpier stretches, about 552 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:28 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:28-2:55 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:24 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 3:24-8:14 · light bumps (~290 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:14-8:42 · smooth
  • 8:42-9:10 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:10-9:40 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → ORD
12 pilot reports along this route
12 / 12
Reporting smooth
0 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR500 4529N01104W 1133 F310 PASAS 1144 4300N02000W MS40 163/34 KT FGSQX QXS LCG 301133 F15A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX007 4847N05513W 1132 F390 5000N05000W 1156 5100N04000W MS61 262/77 KT XADHM DDL YDF 301132 L54A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM163 4737N02132W 1129 F360 4500N03000W 1221 3900N04000W MS50 326/68 KT PHBKD QXT EUA 301129 L48A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP N350KM 4905N04727W 1128 F430 4900N05000W 1144 IBERG MS57 269/68 KT N350KM DDL XXH 301128 M73A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR175 4902N04532W 1126 F390 4928N04000W 1150 4958N03000W MS59 287/75 KT FHUVO QXT AME 301126 J17A
13m 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

42 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 hours 20 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian 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 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 46 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:42
Smooth
8:42-9:10
Light
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
3 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Arrival
Wind
6 kt (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
8°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.

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