Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Laughlin Bullhead International Airport, Bullhead City.
Sun Country Airlines
ORD
IFP
SY8235
Sun Country Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
IFP
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 2m
Duration
1,310 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → IFP
11 pilot reports along this route
3 / 11
Reporting smooth
1 / 11
Light turbulence
7
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
BJC UA /OV BJC270005/TM 2033/FL068/TP PA44/TB MOD
5m ago
Smooth
UES UUA /OV UES150002/TM 2023/FLDURD/TP C55B/RM LLWS +/-10KT DURD RY28 ON LEFT BASE
15m ago
Moderate
COS UA /OV BRK270030/TM 2021/FL390/TP A333/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM MTW +/-10KT ZDVWC
17m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV KSBN/TM 2020/FL026/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/-15 KT DURD RY18 SBN
18m ago
Moderate
GUC UA /OV HBU066045/TM 2020/FL390/TP A333/TB MOD CAT/RM MTW +/-10KT ZDVWC
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
29 minutes and 1 hour 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 over the Rocky Mountains – 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 48 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 13 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 4h 02min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Moderate
0:49-1:18
Moderate
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Smooth
2:16-2:45
Light
2:45-3:14
Light
3:14-3:42
Moderate
Landing
Smooth
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 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IFP
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G20 (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
43°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.