Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
United Airlines
SFO
ORD
UA2480
United Airlines · Live forecast
SFO
→
ORD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 20m
Duration
1,600 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SFO → ORD
6 pilot reports along this route
5 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MCK UA /OV HCT/TM 0205/FL330/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-08
8m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 0202/FL014/TP B39M
11m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN270020/TM 0159/FL190/TP B39M/SK TOPS 137/TB NEG THRU 140 LGT CHOP ABV
14m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV RFD/TM 0152/FL022/TP FA10/SK BASES 022
21m ago
Moderate
HDN UA /OV CHE350028/TM 0151/FL130/TP BE9L/TB CONS MOD CHOP 130-150/RM ZDVWC-77
22m ago
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6,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 1 hour, and 2 hours 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 Sierra Nevada 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few 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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Flight Timeline 4h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Moderate
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:12
Moderate
2:12-2:39
Light
2:39-3:06
Light
3:06-3:33
Light
3:33-4:00
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
SFO
San Francisco International Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (340°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
18 kt G26 (340°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°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
b738
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.