Your Flight
We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
ORD (ORD)
Distance
8,786.5 km (4,744.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
145 minutes (2h 25m)
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
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 → IST
11 pilot reports along this route
11 / 11
Reporting smooth
0 / 11
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM120 6050N02857W 0306 F370 5900N02000W 0342 5800N01500W MS51 002/20 KT PHAKB QXS RKV 020306 J12A
0m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX6174 5756N03059W 0306 F360 5700N04000W 0342 5600N05000W MS52 326/11 KT N870FD QXT AME 020306 F55A
0m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL182 5744N04701W 0305 F370 5800N04000W 0332 5800N03000W MS56 338/25 KT N13954 DDL UAK 020305 L75A
1m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD270003/TM 0301/FL018/TP B739/SK OVC018/RM DURD RWY 10C ORD
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL152 5851N02838W 0301 F380 5730N02000W 0336 BILTO MS49 341/17 KT N809NW DDL IG1 020301 J06A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Scottish Highlands, and over the Carpathian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 42 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 41 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
Flight Timeline 2h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:13
Light
1:13-1:39
Light
1:39-2:05
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
14 kt G22 (30°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
15 kt (50°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°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:
- 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.