ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
CPH
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Distance
3,701 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 34m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

6,853.7 km (3,700.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

CPH (CPH)

Flight Time

448 minutes (7h 28m)

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 → CPH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH453 5745N06044W 0652 F370 URTAK 0703 5859N05000W MS55 239/35 KT DAIMH DDL YHO 010652 J89A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL194 5930N04937W 0652 F390 5929N04000W 0726 5859N03000W MS53 309/38 KT N757AN QXS UAK 010652 F78A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ITY621 5904N04632W 0650 F390 5859N04000W 0714 5759N03000W MS47 328/20 KT EIIFE QXS UAK 010650 J94A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE18L 6055N03404W 0650 F350 6159N03001W 0708 6200N03000W MS55 319/32 KT TFICR QXS RKV 010650 F07A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL194 6157N04913W 0647 F370 6100N04000W 0720 6000N03000W MS53 349/45 KT N786UA DDL UAK 010647 F63A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, Copenhagen.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 45 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 Scandinavian Mountains – 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 37 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 25 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.

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 7h 28min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:29
Light
6:29-6:58
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
13 kt (90°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
CPH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (300°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
16°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 → CPH through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.