Korean Air KE38 Flight Status Today

International flight Korean Air KE38 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to Seoul (ICN) South Korea. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 11:25 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Incheon International Airport at 17:15 19 January 2026 Asia/Seoul. The flight will last about 14 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of KE38 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 45 minutes

KE38 - KAL38 Korean Air (KE)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to ICN
ICN Seoul South Korea
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 45 minutes
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 11:25 18 January 2026
Actual 11:18 18 January 2026
5 None
Arrival Incheon International Airport
IATA: ICNICAO: RKSI
Scheduled 17:15 19 January 2026
Estimated 17:00 19 January 2026
2 246
KE38 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 7862
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 10546 kms / 6553 miles
Airline
  • Korean Air
  • IATA: KE
  • ICAO: KAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 277
  • Freight capacity: 19.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: F-SAT5
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Seoul
  • Current Time in Chicago: Sunday 2026-01-18 21:15 PM
  • Current Time in Seoul: Monday 2026-01-19 12:15 PM

Korean Air KE38 Flight Statistics

Korean Air
Korean Air
FLIGHT NO KE38
AIRPLANE Boeing 777-300ER
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 28
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 56
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 77
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Korean Air KE38 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 17 Jan
Scheduled On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-17T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-18T17:15
Fri 16 Jan
Scheduled On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-16T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-17T17:15
Thu 15 Jan
Departed On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-15T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-16T17:15
2026-01-15T11:26
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-10T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-11T17:15
Thu 08 Jan
Departed On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-08T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-09T17:15
2026-01-08T11:21
Wed 07 Jan
Departed Delayed by 18m
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-07T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-08T17:15
2026-01-07T11:24
Sun 04 Jan
Scheduled On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-04T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-05T17:15
Fri 02 Jan
Departed Delayed by 18m
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-02T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-03T17:15
2026-01-02T11:19
Thu 01 Jan
Departed On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-01T11:25
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-02T17:15
2026-01-01T11:22
Wed 31 Dec
Departed Delayed by 33m
Chicago (ORD) 2025-12-31T11:15
Seoul (ICN) 2026-01-01T17:15
2025-12-31T11:16

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09:35
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09:40
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Korean Air Flight KE38 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Korean Air KE38 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 10546 km (6553 miles).

What is the current status of Korean Air KE38 flight?

The current status of flight Korean Air KE38 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Korean Air KE38 flight?

All Korean Air KE38 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

When does the flight Korean Air KE38 arrive?

Flight Korean Air KE38 arrives at 17:15.

Which terminal the flight Korean Air KE38 is arriving at?

Flight Korean Air KE38 arrives in Incheon International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Korean Air KE38 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Korean Air KE38 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .