Korean Air KE81 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Korean Air KE81 takes off from Seoul (ICN) South Korea to New York (JFK) United States. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves Incheon International Airport at 10:00 24 May 2026 Asia/Seoul. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 11:10 24 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 14 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of KE81 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 25 minutes

KE81 - KAL81 Korean Air (KE)
ICN Seoul South Korea
Flight ICN to JFK
JFK New York United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 25 minutes
Departure Incheon International Airport
IATA: ICNICAO: RKSI
Scheduled 10:00 24 May 2026
Actual 10:12 24 May 2026
2 232
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 11:10 24 May 2026
Estimated 11:14 24 May 2026
1 None
KE81 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 7841
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 11115 kms / 6907 miles
Airline
  • Korean Air
  • IATA: KE
  • ICAO: KAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 407
  • Freight capacity: 15.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-SAT5
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Seoul
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Seoul: Sunday 2026-05-24 21:49 PM
  • Current Time in New York: Sunday 2026-05-24 08:49 AM

Korean Air KE81 Flight Statistics

Korean Air
Korean Air
FLIGHT NO KE81
AIRPLANE Airbus A380-800 Passenger
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 57
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 82
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Korean Air KE81 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 21 May
Departed On time
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-21T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-21T11:10
2026-05-21T10:34
Mon 18 May
Departed Delayed by 18m
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-18T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-18T11:10
2026-05-18T10:04
Sat 16 May
Scheduled On time
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-16T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-16T11:10
Fri 15 May
In Air
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-15 10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-15 11:10
2026-05-15 10:30
Thu 14 May
Departed On time
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-14T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-14T11:10
2026-05-14T10:08
Wed 13 May
Departed Delayed by 28m
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-13T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-13T11:10
2026-05-13T10:11
Tue 12 May
Departed On time
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-12T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-12T11:10
2026-05-12T10:06
Mon 11 May
Departed On time
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-11T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-11T11:10
2026-05-11T10:07
Sat 09 May
Departed On time
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-09T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-09T11:10
2026-05-09T10:00
Fri 08 May
Scheduled On time
Seoul (ICN) 2026-05-08T10:00
New York (JFK) 2026-05-08T11:10

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Korean Air Flight KE81 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Korean Air KE81 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 11115 km (6907 miles).

What is the current status of Korean Air KE81 flight?

The current status of flight Korean Air KE81 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Korean Air KE81 flight?

All Korean Air KE81 flights are operated using Airbus A380-800 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Korean Air KE81 arrive?

Flight Korean Air KE81 arrives at 11:10.

Which terminal the flight Korean Air KE81 is arriving at?

Flight Korean Air KE81 arrives in John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Korean Air KE81 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Korean Air KE81 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .