Korean Air KE261 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Korean Air KE261 takes off from Atlanta (ATL) United States to Seattle (SEA) United States. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 15:00 20 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Seattle International Airport at 23:50 20 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 5 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of KE261 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 11 minutes

KE261 - KAL261 Korean Air (KE)
ATL Atlanta United States
Flight ATL to SEA
SEA Seattle United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 11 minutes
Departure Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 15:00 20 January 2026
Actual 13:40 20 January 2026
None None
Arrival Seattle International Airport
IATA: SEAICAO: KSEA
Scheduled 23:50 20 January 2026
Estimated 22:28 20 January 2026
None None
KE261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3509 kms / 2181 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/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Tuesday 2026-01-20 21:17 PM
  • Current Time in Seattle: Tuesday 2026-01-20 18:17 PM

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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 5 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 3509 km (2181 miles).

What is the current status of Korean Air KE261 flight?

The current status of flight Korean Air KE261 is Departed On time.

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.