Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Brussels Airport, Zaventem.
Qatar Airways
ORD
BRU
QR8561
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
ORD
→
BRU
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 59m
Duration
3,604 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 → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ETD76T 5517N02209W 0032 F350 5500N02000W 0041 VENER MS44 217/52 KT A6XWE QXT EUA 170032 J88A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS928 5335N05907W 0027 F330 HOIST 0041 5700N05000W MS52 271/102 KT SEDMR DDL IG1 170028 J50A
7m ago
Smooth
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 0020/FL025/TP E170/SK B025 T075/IC NEG
14m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH1852 5303N 05945W 0019 F350 M54 274/107 JANJO 0032 5600N 05000W KT 71486S DDL YYR 170019 M81A
15m ago
Smooth
MKG UA /OV MKG240015/TM 0017/FLDURGD/TP C560/TA M13/IC RIME
17m ago
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13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 10 minutes, 2 hours 35 minutes, and 6 hours 10 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 – conditions there 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 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 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 6h 59min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:29
Moderate
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
Wind
10 kt G30 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BRU
Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (220°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°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.