ORD to GMP Turbulence Forecast

Is the Chicago to Seoul flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
ORD
GMP
Chicago · Seoul · 13h 05m
30.4
Turb Score
13h 05m
Duration
5,668 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for ORD–GMP

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About the ORD–GMP route

The Chicago to Seoul route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 6,523 miles. The Pacific jet stream creates moderate turbulence, typically around 3–7 hours into the flight. The sheer length of the route means passengers experience varying conditions: calm stretches punctuated by bumpy patches.

The route is served by United, American Airlines, Delta on Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 6,523 miles (5,668 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.

Chicago to Seoul Flight Time

How long is the flight from ORD to GMP?

13h 05m
Flight Time
6,523 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777
Aircraft

The Chicago (ORD) to Seoul (GMP) flight takes approximately 13h 05m, covering 6,523 miles (5,668 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (GMP to ORD) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on ORD–GMP

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly ORD–GMP

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on ORD–GMP

Boeing 777

Front
Rows 1–19
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 20–38
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 39+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

The 13h 05m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · April
Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the Pacific. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · August
Flew Chicago–Seoul in January, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Chicago to Seoul flight turbulent?
The ORD–GMP route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 30.4/100.
When is turbulence worst on ORD to GMP?
Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on ORD to GMP?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20–38. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from ORD to GMP?
The ORD to GMP flight takes approximately 13h 05m, covering 6,523 miles (5,668 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly ORD to GMP?
The main airlines operating this route are United, American Airlines, Delta, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data