Los Angeles → Chicago Turbulence Forecast
General route view · LAX → ORD
Page updated: 25 Oct, 03:53 UTC
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What the air is usually like on this route
Los Angeles to Chicago is about 2,802 km and usually takes around 4h in the air. Most of the track runs over open ground with few features to stir the air.
This track threads jet-stream latitudes, so in winter you may feel a few minutes of light, choppy air high up; summer usually rides calmer.
For most of a flight this length you are at a steady cruise above the weather, where the ride is smooth; the livelier moments, if any, are short.
Route facts
- About 2,802 km; typical flight time 4h.
- Aircraft on this route typically cruise around 11 km (FL340), above most weather.
- The route crosses jet-stream latitudes; occasional brief, light chop is normal and not a safety concern.
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