Korean Air KE8956 flight status now

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: Wednesday 2025-11-19 22:04 PM
  • Current Time in Seoul: Thursday 2025-11-20 04:04 AM

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.

Similar flight route from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN)

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Asiana Airlines OZ6932
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Turkish Airlines TK20
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Asiana Airlines OZ552
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17:20 		10 hours 15 minutes
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Turkish Airlines TK6494
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23:15
Korean Air KE956
Korean Air 		19/11/2025
22:00 		10 hours 10 minutes
14:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Seoul?

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.