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.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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
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 UAL42 4944N05441W 0205 F330 ALLRY 0218 5100N05000W MS47 199/18 KT N2140U DDL YDF 020205 F39A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL70 5015N05441W 0205 F390 ALLRY 0217 5100N05000W MS45 260/11 KT N805AN DDL YIF 020205 L34A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW9HL 4938N04215W 0205 F380 5000N04000W 0214 5200N03000W MS51 263/94 KT GRAES DDL XXF 020205 F59A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ASL501 4902N05427W 0204 F350 4944N05208W 0217 5014N05008W MS48 231/18 KT YUARD QXT AME 020204 J46A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL310 4857N05426W 0204 F370 ELSIR 0217 5000N05000W MS43 281/8 KT N17126 DDL YDF 020204 F65A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
18 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours 25 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 52 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 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 8h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-5:59
Light
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
Smooth
6:57-7:26
Light
7:26-7:55
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
16 kt G24 (30°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (360°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
25°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.