Qatar Airways ORD DOH QR726
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
ORD → DOH
QR726 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:05 CD
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
13h 10m
Duration
6,187 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → DOH
8 pilot reports along this route
4 / 8
Reporting smooth
0 / 8
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL83 6141N03155W 0511 F360 6000N04000W 0543 5800N05000W MS48 346/20 KT N24980 DDL KUS 160511 L01A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL80 6003N05950W 0509 F370 PIDSO 0515 6200N05000W MS47 261/32 KT N845MD DDL XXH 160509 L30A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL987 5818N06039W 0509 F370 5824N06017W 0511 TOXIT MS48 274/44 KT N29907 QXS YHO 160509 L53A
6m ago
Moderate
JOT UA /OV JOT236020/TM 0506/FL150/TP B39M/TB CONS MOD 160-140
9m ago
Moderate
BMI UA /OV BMI/TM 0505/FL320/TP B712/TB CONS MOD CHOP
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Hamad International Airport, Doha.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 2 hours 15 minutes, and 13 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 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 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 74 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 13h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:29
Light
3:29-3:58
Light
3:58-4:27
Smooth
4:27-4:56
Light
4:56-5:25
Light
5:25-5:54
Light
5:54-6:23
Light
6:23-6:52
Light
6:52-7:21
Light
7:21-7:50
Light
7:50-8:19
Smooth
8:19-8:48
Smooth
8:48-9:17
Smooth
9:17-9:46
Smooth
9:46-10:15
Smooth
10:15-10:44
Light
10:44-11:13
Light
11:13-11:42
Light
11:42-12:11
Light
12:11-12:40
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
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
0°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
DOH Hamad International Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt (160°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
26°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.