ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Distance
3,642 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 26m
Route Information
Departure

ORD (ORD)

Distance

6,745.8 km (3,642.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

MAD (MAD)

Flight Time

505 minutes (8h 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
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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 → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SAS916 4928N05427W 0123 F390 5016N05213W 0134 5100N05000W MS50 249/46 KT LNRKU DDL YDF 010123 J80A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL284 4934N04233W 0123 F400 4959N04000W 0134 5059N03000W MS52 280/67 KT N871AY QXT AME 010123 L07A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW40F 4903N04521W 0122 F370 4959N04000W 0145 5059N03000W MS46 275/80 KT GSTBL DDL XXH 010122 F68A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL786 4900N04534W 0122 F390 4959N04000W 0147 5059N03000W MS51 265/67 KT N761AJ QXS YYT 010122 F83A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL946 4933N04237W 0122 F360 4958N03959W 0134 5058N03000W MS45 277/63 KT N641UA DDL XXN 010122 F15A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.

Your Journey Beta

7 hours and 7 hours 35 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 over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 46 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 34 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.

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 8h 25min
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
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-5:59
Smooth
5:59-6:28
Smooth
6:28-6:57
Light
6:57-7:26
Moderate
7:26-7:55
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
13 kt G19 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (330°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
24°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 → MAD through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.