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 October 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 13th, 2026.
Check the table below for KE261's most recent flight history:

KE 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 13 15:36 23:50
Landed
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Oct 06 18:00 01:45
Delayed
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Sep 29 15:21 23:25
Landed
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Sep 22 15:20 23:46
Landed
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Sep 15 15:43 23:59
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 11 minutes. The flight distance is 4568 km / 2839 miles and the average flight speed is 882 km/h / 548 mph.

How many KE261 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight KE261 is operated on Tuesday.

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, October 14th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 23:50.

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, 10% of all KE261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 70 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: AS231, AS86, QX2080, KO66

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AF6738, AA483, AA2201, AA695

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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