ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
DOH
Hamad International Airport
Distance
6,187 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
14h 5m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

11,458.1 km (6,186.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

DOH (DOH)

Flight Time

781 minutes (13h 1m)

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 → DOH
8 pilot reports along this route
7 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM120 5832N05708W 0125 F390 5900N05000W 0153 5900N04000W MS59 275/29 KT PHAKA QXS YHO 010126 J11A
10m ago
Smooth
ARR UA /OV KARR/TM 0123/FL030/TP HDJT/SK BKN050/TB NEG/IC NEG
12m ago
Smooth
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 0122/FL280/TP E170/TB NEG
13m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD180035/TM 0120/FL040/TP HDJT/SK OVC046-TOPSUNKN/TB NEG
15m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090007/TM 0117/FL040/TP CRJ2/SK OVC054-TOPSUNKN
18m 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

1 hour 20 minutes, 2 hours, and 6 hours 15 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 36 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 26 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 01min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:07
Light
11:07-11:35
Light
11:35-12:03
Light
12:03-12:31
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 G19 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DOH Hamad International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
35°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 → DOH through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.