Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
ORD
AMS
KL48
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
AMS
Also sold as:
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 45m
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
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
RCR UA /OV RCR/TM 0000/FL250/TP E170/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
9m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS224 5815N04809W 2354 F360 5800N05000W 0001 DORYY MS55 058/47 KT N626UP QXS UAK 162354 F55A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8257 5838N03828W 2354 F320 5830N04000W 2359 5700N05000W MS45 030/97 KT A7BFL QXT AOE 162354 F34A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX1 5734N04943W 2350 F340 5730N05000W 2352 ENNSO MS50 066/35 KT N844FD QXS UAK 162350 F67A
19m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS238 5705N04942W 2348 F320 5700N05000W 2350 HOIST MS46 058/39 KT N343UP QXS UAK 162348 F74A
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
7 hours 30 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 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 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 15 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 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
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
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G28 (260°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
2 kt (210°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
15°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.