| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 01 | ANC | ORD | 15:54 | 00:18 |
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| Aug 25 | ANC | ORD | 16:14 | 00:31 |
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| Aug 18 | ANC | ORD | 16:27 | 00:26 |
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| Aug 11 | ANC | ORD | 15:31 | 23:47 |
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| Aug 04 | ANC | ORD | 16:17 | 00:37 |
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| Jul 28 | ANC | ORD | 16:03 | 00:17 |
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| Jul 27 | ANC | ORD | 23:35 | 05:35 |
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| Jul 21 | ANC | ORD | 15:25 | 23:58 |
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| Jul 20 | ANC | ORD | 23:35 | 05:35 |
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| Jul 14 | ANC | ORD | 16:50 | 01:09 |
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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 17 minutes. The flight distance is 4568 km / 2839 miles and the average flight speed is 993 km/h / 617 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 5/5 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, September 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 00:18.
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, 30% of all KE261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 5 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.
Other flights departing from Anchorage ANC: KO66, AS361, AS86, AS747
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AF6738, UA1958, Y41702, AA483
All flights connecting Anchorage ANC to Chicago ORD.
