United Airlines ORD CDG UA987
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → CDG
UA987 · Mar 15, 2026 · 19:45 CD
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 10m
Duration
3,599 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 → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAE4M 5457N05031W 2311 F330 5500N05000W 2313 5530N04000W MS52 256/27 KT A6EWC DDL XXH 152312 F58A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP N595B 5627N04807W 2310 F430 5600N05000W 2318 JANJO MS45 249/31 KT N595B QXT AME 152310 F65A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH180 5630N03559W 2307 F360 5600N04000W 2327 5300N05000W MS46 219/60 KT 80052A DDL XXN 152307 F06A
10m ago
Light
ARP UAL2003 4252N 08705W 2306 F330 224/069KT TB CONT LGT CHOP SK ON TOP IC
11m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC126 5248N06010W 2306 F310 LOMSI 2319 5400N05000W MS48 292/96 KT VTAEM QXS YHO 152306 F43A
11m 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 Charles De Gaulle, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).

Your Journey Beta

4 hours and 7 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 – conditions there 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 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 58 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 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Moderate
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Moderate
7:12-7:40
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
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CDG Charles De Gaulle — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (220°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
10°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.