Korean Air KE8956 Flight Status Today

International flight Korean Air KE8956 takes off from Istanbul (IST) Turkey to Seoul (ICN) South Korea. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 21:20 Europe/Istanbul. The flight is expected to land at Incheon International Airport at 13:25 Asia/Seoul. The flight will last about 10 hours 25 minutes.

KE8956 - KAL8956 Korean Air (KE)
IST Istanbul Turkey
Flight IST to ICN
ICN Seoul South Korea
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 23-May-2020
Departure Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 21:20
Arrival Incheon International Airport
IATA: ICNICAO: RKSI
Scheduled 13:25
KE8956 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7958 kms / 4945 miles
Airline
  • Korean Air
  • IATA: KE
  • ICAO: KAL
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 261
  • Freight capacity: 21.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: KAL8956
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Seoul
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Tuesday 2026-01-20 18:27 PM
  • Current Time in Seoul: Wednesday 2026-01-21 00:27 AM

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Korean Air Flight KE8956 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Korean Air KE8956 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 7958 km (4945 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Korean Air KE8956 flight?

All Korean Air KE8956 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.