ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
CDG
Charles De Gaulle
Distance
3,599 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 20m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

6,665.8 km (3,599.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

CDG (CDG)

Flight Time

485 minutes (8h 5m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

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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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → CDG
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EMO18 5530N03659W 0302 F430 5400N03000W 0332 5200N02000W MS48 302/20 KT OEILS DDL XXN 020303 F24A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH424 5409N03451W 0302 F380 5500N03000W 0322 5600N02000W MS45 279/36 KT 91507S DDL XXN 020302 M04A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH419 5349N02242W 0302 F380 5400N02000W 0313 DOGAL MS50 285/24 KT DAIHZ DDL XXF 020302 J89A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH403 5349N02226W 0302 F350 5359N02000W 0312 5359N01500W MS53 262/19 KT DABYG DDL XXN 020302 F78A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL30 5419N02548W 0302 F330 5430N02000W 0327 VENER MS51 292/24 KT N833MH QXT AOE 020302 F85A
4m 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

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 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 35 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.

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 8h 05min
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
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:23
Light
3:23-3:51
Smooth
3:51-4:19
Light
4:19-4:47
Light
4:47-5:15
Smooth
5:15-5:43
Smooth
5:43-6:11
Light
6:11-6:39
Light
6:39-7:07
Light
7:07-7:35
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
Wind
14 kt G22 (30°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CDG Charles De Gaulle - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (10°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°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.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide ORD → CDG through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.