Korean Air KE161 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Korean Air KE161 takes off from Seoul (ICN) South Korea to Kunming (KMG) China. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves Incheon International Airport at 18:40 04 May 2026 Asia/Seoul. The flight is expected to land at Kunming Changshui International Airport at 22:10 04 May 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of KE161 is Departed Delayed by 19m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 5 minutes

KE161 - KAL161 Korean Air (KE)
ICN Seoul South Korea
Flight ICN to KMG
KMG Kunming China
Departed Delayed by 19m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 5 minutes
Departure Incheon International Airport
IATA: ICNICAO: RKSI
Scheduled 18:40 04 May 2026
Actual 18:45 04 May 2026
2 None
Arrival Kunming Changshui International Airport
IATA: KMGICAO: ZPPP
Scheduled 22:10 04 May 2026
Estimated 22:29 04 May 2026
None None
KE161 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: MU 8966
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2614 kms / 1624 miles
Airline
  • Korean Air
  • IATA: KE
  • ICAO: KAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Seoul
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Seoul: Monday 2026-05-04 21:24 PM
  • Current Time in Kunming: Monday 2026-05-04 20:24 PM

Flight routes similar to Korean Air KE161

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
China Eastern MU8966
China Eastern 		04/05/2026
18:40 		4 hours 30 minutes
22:10
Korean Air KE5855
Korean Air 		04/05/2026
07:45 		4 hours 4 minutes
11:30
China Eastern MU2004
China Eastern 		04/05/2026
07:45 		4 hours 45 minutes
11:30

Korean Air Flight KE161 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Korean Air KE161 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 2614 km (1624 miles).

What is the current status of Korean Air KE161 flight?

The current status of flight Korean Air KE161 is Departed Delayed by 19m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Korean Air KE161 flight?

All Korean Air KE161 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

How many Korean Air KE161 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Korean Air KE161 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.