Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen).
Silk Way West
ORD
HHN
7L6889
Silk Way West · Live forecast
ORD
→
HHN
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 22m
Duration
3,725 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → HHN
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ELY011 5657N04557W 2159 F360 5601N05001W 2215 LOMSI MS51 046/48 KT 4XEDE QXS UAK 162159 L79A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN139 5705N04524W 2158 F340 5602N05001W 2218 JANJO MS51 048/76 KT EILRH DDL UAK 162158 J52A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN109 5702N04526W 2154 F320 5600N05000W 2214 JANJO MS47 051/73 KT EIXLT DDL UAK 162154 J75A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE34E 5609N04504W 2153 F350 5502N05001W 2214 5308N05649W MS49 044/53 KT A6EPV DDL XXH 162153 F88A
8m ago
Smooth
MKG UUA /OV KMKG/TM 2152/FLDURD/TP C68A/RM +25KTS LLWS
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 30 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 – 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 38 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 24 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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Flight Timeline 9h 22min
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
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Smooth
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Light
7:25-7:54
Light
7:54-8:23
Light
8:23-8:52
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
20 kt G30 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
HHN
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (280°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
20°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
Today
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.