Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Kalitta Air
ORD
AMS
K4581
Kalitta Air · Live forecast
ORD
→
AMS
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 32m
Duration
3,570 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Light
Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP QTR701 5744N05114W 2311 F380 DORYY 2339 4722N06718W MS46 238/34 KT A7ANK QXS UAK 152311 J75A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP N595B 5627N04807W 2310 F430 5600N05000W 2318 JANJO MS45 249/31 KT N595B QXT AME 152310 F65A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH180 5630N03559W 2307 F360 5600N04000W 2327 5300N05000W MS46 219/60 KT 80052A DDL XXN 152307 F06A
10m ago
Light
ARP UAL2003 4252N 08705W 2306 F330 224/069KT TB CONT LGT CHOP SK ON TOP IC
11m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV MDW090010/TM 2305/FL080/TP F900/TB MOD CHOP
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Scottish Highlands – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 61 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 50 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Smooth
2:22-2:50
Smooth
2:50-3:18
Light
3:18-3:46
Light
3:46-4:14
Light
4:14-4:42
Light
4:42-5:10
Light
5:10-5:38
Smooth
5:38-6:06
Smooth
6:06-6:34
Light
6:34-7:02
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
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
17 kt (270°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
b78x
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.