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UAL840, ORD to ANC, departing 9:41 AM CDT, Aug 3
(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM CDT on Aug 3, 2026.)
Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.
- Takeoff from ORD at 9:41 AM CDT, Aug 3.
- 9:42 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 23 minutes.
- 11:05 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 11:06 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 29 minutes.
- 11:35 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 48 minutes.
- 12:23 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- 2:53 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 28 minutes.
- 3:21 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
- 3:34 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 6 minutes.
- 3:40 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 3:42 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at ANC at 3:50 PM CDT.
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