Swiss ORD ZRH LX9
Swiss · Live forecast
ORD → ZRH
LX9 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:50 CD
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 50m
Duration
3,850 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 → ZRH
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ETH575 5402N05702W 1840 F330 JANJO 1840 5459N05000W MS54 285/135 KT ETAOR DDL YYR 161840 L65A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH404 5338N01146W 1840 F360 DOGAL 1858 5500N02000W MS58 240/91 KT DAIGW DDL DUB 161840 J21A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR47GH 5424N01639W 1840 F360 5502N01959W 1857 5602N03000W MS55 232/102 KT GVEII DDL BLY 161840 J22A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1TV 5531N04307W 1839 F380 5402N05001W 1915 NEEKO MS47 304/46 KT EIDUO DDL UAK 161839 J70A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA843 5438N 01124W 1838 F380 M61 241/99 RESNO 1857 5600N 02000W KT CFPQB DDL ORK 161838 L08A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Zürich Airport, Zurich.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 15 minutes, 2 hours 20 minutes, and 5 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Alps – these areas 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 74 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 61 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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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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 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-3:59
Light
3:59-4:28
Light
4:28-4:57
Smooth
4:57-5:26
Light
5:26-5:55
Moderate
5:55-6:24
Light
6:24-6:53
Light
6:53-7:22
Light
7:22-7:51
Light
7:51-8:20
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
7 mi
Wind
19 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ZRH Zürich Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (50°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
6°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
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.