ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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BZN
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Distance
1,028 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 38m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

1,903.9 km (1,028.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

BZN (BZN)

Estimated Flight Time

158 minutes (2h 38m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

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 → BZN
15 pilot reports along this route
4 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PNT UA /OV PNT020020/TM 2313/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD 240-280/RM DURD
7m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV RFD/TM 2312/FL020/TP A320/SK OVC020/RM DURC
8m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE/TM 2310/FL007/TP B737/SK OVC/TB SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
10m ago
Light
SHR UA /OV SHR/TM 2310/FL350/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-
10m ago
Light
ARP UAL2003 4252N 08705W 2306 F330 224/069 TB CONT LGT CHOP SK ON TOP IC
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Bozeman.

Your Journey Beta

24 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 over the Rocky Mountains – 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 may delay arrival by up to 19 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:49
Light
1:49-2:18
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt G16 (290°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.