Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana.
American Airlines
ORD
SNA
AA1179
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
SNA
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 31m
Duration
1,497 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → SNA
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PNT UA /OV PNT020020/TM 2313/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD 240-280/RM DURD
6m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV RFD/TM 2312/FL020/TP A320/SK OVC020/RM DURC
7m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE/TM 2310/FL007/TP B737/SK OVC/TB SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
9m ago
Light
ARP UAL2003 4252N 08705W 2306 F330 224/069 TB CONT LGT CHOP SK ON TOP IC
13m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV MDW090010/TM 2305/FL080/TP F900/TB MOD CHOP
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
16 minutes and 1 hour 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 Rocky Mountains – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 72 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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.
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Flight Timeline 2h 31min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Moderate
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:11
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt
Sky
Few
Temperature
24°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
boeing 737 max 8
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.