Your Flight
We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong).
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Route Information
Departure
ORD (ORD)
Distance
11,334.0 km (6,119.9 nautical miles)
Arrival
PVG (PVG)
Flight Time
951 minutes (15h 51m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)
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 → PVG
7 pilot reports along this route
6 / 7
Reporting smooth
1 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARR UA /OV KARR/TM 0123/FL030/TP HDJT/SK BKN050/TB NEG/IC NEG
5m ago
Smooth
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 0122/FL280/TP E170/TB NEG
6m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD180035/TM 0120/FL040/TP HDJT/SK OVC046-TOPSUNKN/TB NEG
8m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090007/TM 0117/FL040/TP CRJ2/SK OVC054-TOPSUNKN
11m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ORD290015/TM 0115/FL040/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
12 hours 15 minutes, 13 hours 25 minutes, and 13 hours 30 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 East China Sea – 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 39 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 38 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.
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 15h 51min
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
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:29
Smooth
11:29-11:58
Light
11:58-12:27
Moderate
12:27-12:56
Light
12:56-13:25
Moderate
13:25-13:54
Moderate
13:54-14:23
Smooth
14:23-14:52
Light
14:52-15:21
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
13 kt G19 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (160°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
34°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.