Korean Air KE261 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Korean Air KE261 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 01:50 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 05:00 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 10 minutes.

KE261 - KAL261 Korean Air (KE)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 01:50
None None
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 05:00
None None
KE261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 974 kms / 605 miles
Airline
  • Korean Air
  • IATA: KE
  • ICAO: KAL
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Cargo/Mail
  • Seats: 0
  • Freight capacity: 140 tons
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 747-8F Freighter
  • Callsign: F-KGTF3
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Chicago: Thursday 2026-04-30 01:45 AM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Thursday 2026-04-30 02:45 AM

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Korean Air Flight KE261 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Korean Air KE261 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 974 km (605 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Korean Air KE261 flight?

All Korean Air KE261 flights are operated using Boeing 747-8F Freighter aircraft.

How many Korean Air KE261 flights are operated a week?

2 flights per week. The Flight Korean Air KE261 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday.