United Airlines ORD AMS UA909
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → AMS
UA909 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:10 CD
Also sold as: EK9990 Emirates
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 25m
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
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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 LXJ484 5705N04710W 0631 F410 5700N04000W 0700 5700N03000W MS44 264/18 KT N484FX DDL UAK 160631 A74A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP THY8 5939N03712W 0631 F330 6059N02959W 0659 6159N02000W MS49 208/7 KT TCJJH QXT AME 160631 F39A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR83U 5659N04938W 0629 F350 5658N04000W 0706 5558N03001W MS51 259/36 KT FGZNB QXS UAK 160629 F40A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW26V 5456N06100W 0625 F390 5500N06000W 0629 HOIST MS51 282/80 KT GZBLB DDL YYR 160625 L56A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH447 5626N05024W 0625 F370 5630N05000W 0627 5659N04000W MS47 281/35 KT DAIGU DDL UAK 160625 J69A
9m 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

Your Journey Beta

49 minutes and 1 hour 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 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 57 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-5:59
Light
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
Light
6:57-7:26
Light
7:26-7:55
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
-1°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G26 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
6°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.