KE 261 Anchorage to Chicago Flight Status

Korean Air Flight KE261 from Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport ANC to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today July 19th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 14th, 2026.
Check the table below for KE261's most recent flight history:

KE 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 14 16:50 01:09
En-Route
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Jul 13 23:35 05:35
Unknown
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Jul 07 16:12 00:43
Delayed
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Jul 06 23:35 05:35
Unknown
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Jun 30 15:40 00:14
Landed
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Korean Air KE 261 Anchorage to Chicago Flight Information

Korean Air Flight KE261 connects Anchorage, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport ANC and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the KE261 flight from Anchorage to Chicago?

The average flight time from Anchorage to Chicago is 5 hours and 41 minutes. The flight distance is 4568 km / 2839 miles and the average flight speed is 951 km/h / 591 mph.

How many KE261 flights are operated per week?

2 flights per week. The flight KE261 is operated on Tuesday and Wednesday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Korean Air Flight KE261 Anchorage to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Korean Air Flight KE261 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest KE261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 01:09.

How else can the flight KE261 be referenced as?

This Korean Air flight can also be referenced as KAL261, KE0261, KE 261, KAL 261.

How often is flight KE261 delayed?

On average, 40% of all KE261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 18 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled KE261 flight or baggage issues?

If your KE261 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our KE261 Flight Tracker above for more details.

KE261 and Anchorage ANC to Chicago ORD Flights

Other flights departing from Anchorage ANC: AS268, GV5755, K4523, KO910

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA1754, UA1375, Y41702, KD313

All flights connecting Anchorage ANC to Chicago ORD.

KE261 Korean Air Flight: Anchorage to Chicago Route Map

KE261 Korean Air Flight Map: Anchorage to Chicago
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