Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Klm
ORD
AMS
KL612
Klm · Live forecast
ORD
→
AMS
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 30m
Duration
3,570 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP WJA10 5754N 01950W 0923 F390 M49 236/70 ETARI 0949 MOGLO KT CGKKN QXT AME 160924 L14A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH453 5634N 02447W 0920 F390 M48 217/72 5628N 02000W 0937 PIKIL KT DAIXQ DDL XXH 160920 J32A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT1TE 5928N03609W 0919 F390 5959N03000W 0941 6059N02000W MS44 356/15 KT SPLSA DDL XXH 160919 L90A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT1TE 5925N 03634W 0918 F390 M45 000/15 5959N 03000W 0941 6059N 02000W KT SPLSA DDL XXH 160918 L88A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL37 5645N 00832W 0917 F340 M56 288/106 GOMUP 0925 5900N 02000W KT N12109 DDL TRE 160917 F29A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 35 minutes and 2 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 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 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 59 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 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
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
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
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
17 kt (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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
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.