How long is the KE18 flight from Los Angeles to Seoul?

The timetable allows 13 h 35 min. Los Angeles to Seoul is 9,625 km (5,981 mi).

Which terminal does KE18 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does KE18 have?

Also listed as KAL18 (Korean Air's ICAO code) and KE 18.

KE18 Flight Status Korean Air: Los Angeles to Seoul (KAL18)

Korean Air KE 18

Landed On Time

LAX Los Angeles

Scheduled: 11:00
Actual: 11:15

Terminal: B | Gate: 150

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time PST

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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ICN Seoul

Scheduled: 17:35
Actual: 17:11
Delay

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 268

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+9

Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

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Landed 2h 21m ago 100%

LAX 11:15 ICN 17:11 ⁺¹

9,625 km (5,981 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 9625 km / 5981 miles · Scheduled Duration: 13:35 · Actual Duration: 12:56

KE 18 Flight Status & Schedule Korean Air Los Angeles to Seoul

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 13	LAX	ICN	11:15	17:11	Landed	Track >
Nov 12	LAX	ICN	11:09	16:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 11	LAX	ICN	11:15	16:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 10	LAX	ICN	17:23	21:51	Delayed	Track >
Nov 09	LAX	ICN	11:20	17:11	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	LAX	ICN	11:15	17:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	LAX	ICN	11:49	17:20	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LAX	ICN	11:15	17:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LAX	ICN	11:37	18:24	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 04	LAX	ICN	11:19	17:07	Landed	Track >

Korean Air flight KE 18 links Los Angeles and Seoul, 9,625 km (5,981 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 13 h 35 min; in practice it usually takes about 12 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 15 minutes late and still landed at 17:11 the next day, 24 minutes early.

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About KE 18

Korean Air Flight KE18 connects Los Angeles, United States to Seoul, South Korea, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at Seoul Incheon International Airport ICN.

Route: Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Seoul Incheon International Airport ICN
Distance: 9,625 km (5,981 mi)
Typical flight time: 12 h 50 min
Flies: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 8 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 49 min
Usually departs from: Terminal B

KE 18 FAQ

How long is the KE18 flight from Los Angeles to Seoul?: The timetable allows 13 h 35 min. Los Angeles to Seoul is 9,625 km (5,981 mi).
How often is KE18 from Los Angeles to Seoul late?: 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 49 minutes on average.
When was the latest KE18 flight from Los Angeles to Seoul?: The latest KE18 was the 11:00 (local time) departure from Los Angeles on 13 November 2026; it landed 24 minutes early.
Which days does KE18 fly from Los Angeles to Seoul?: Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does KE18 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does KE18 have?: Also listed as KAL18 (Korean Air's ICAO code) and KE 18.

KE18 and Los Angeles LAX to Seoul ICN Flights

Flight KE18 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AM6703, LA8427, DL7836

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: AS1336, DL39, WN8108, GI1888

Other flights arriving at Seoul ICN: KE32, AS119, 7C1704, KE844

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Seoul ICN.