Korean Air KE8256 Flight Status Today

International flight Korean Air KE8256 takes off from Anchorage (ANC) United States to Seoul (ICN) South Korea. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport at 13:55 18 January 2026 America/Anchorage. The flight is expected to land at Incheon International Airport at 15:40 19 January 2026 Asia/Seoul. The flight will last about 7 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of KE8256 is Scheduled Delayed by 35m Estimated Depart in 29 minutes

KE8256 - KAL8256 Korean Air (KE)
ANC Anchorage United States
Flight ANC to ICN
ICN Seoul South Korea
Scheduled Delayed by 35m Estimated Depart in 29 minutes
Departure Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA: ANCICAO: PANC
Scheduled 13:55 18 January 2026
Estimated 14:30 18 January 2026
None None
Arrival Incheon International Airport
IATA: ICNICAO: RKSI
Scheduled 15:40 19 January 2026
None None
KE8256 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6114 kms / 3799 miles
Airline
  • Korean Air
  • IATA: KE
  • ICAO: KAL
  • Operating Days: Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 747-8F Freighter
  • Callsign: T-RJAF99
  • Departure Timezone: America/Anchorage
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Seoul
  • Current Time in Anchorage: Sunday 2026-01-18 14:01 PM
  • Current Time in Seoul: Monday 2026-01-19 08:01 AM

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Korean Air Flight KE8256 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Korean Air KE8256 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 6114 km (3799 miles).

What is the current status of Korean Air KE8256 flight?

The current status of flight Korean Air KE8256 is Scheduled Delayed by 35m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Korean Air KE8256 flight?

All Korean Air KE8256 flights are operated using Boeing 747-8F Freighter aircraft.

How many Korean Air KE8256 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Korean Air KE8256 is operated on Friday.