American Airlines SAN ORD AA720
American Airlines · Live forecast
SAN → ORD
AA720 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:35
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
13h 4m
Duration
1,495 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 SAN → ORD
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
ORD UA /OV ORD045015/TM 0444/FLDURGC/TP B738/TB MOD TB SFC-110
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert and over the Rocky Mountains – 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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 72 knots.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 13h 04min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:08
Light
11:08-11:37
Moderate
11:37-12:06
Light
12:06-12:34
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
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (300°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
20 kt G25 (350°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
0°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
Today
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.