Cargolux ORD LUX CV5484
Cargolux · Live forecast
ORD → LUX
CV5484 · Mar 17, 2026 · 18:30 CD
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
9h 10m
Duration
3,701 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → LUX
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP RCH1852 5407N05645W 0033 F350 5600N05000W 0101 5700N04000W MS55 285/113 KT 71486S DDL YYR 170033 M92A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS928 5335N05907W 0027 F330 HOIST 0041 5700N05000W MS52 271/102 KT SEDMR DDL IG1 170028 J50A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX396 5534N 04310W 0025 F340 M49 311/111 5301N 05001W 0105 5149N 05433W KT DAALD QXT AOE 170025 F39A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC188 5659N 02911W 0024 F300 M50 300/10 5630N 02000W 0100 BILTO KT VTALO QXT AOE 170024 F71A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH819 5505N 01937W 0021 F350 M44 212/78 PIKIL 0041 SOVED KT 60001A DDL XXF 170021 F63A
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 30 minutes, 4 hours, and 6 hours 20 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.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 49 minutes early.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Moderate
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Moderate
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:44
Light
7:44-8:12
Light
8:12-8:40
Moderate
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
Wind
10 kt G30 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LUX Luxembourg-Findel International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (220°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.