| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Oct 14 | ORD | ATL | 02:30 | 04:57 |
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| Oct 07 | ORD | ATL | 05:07 | 07:33 |
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| Sep 30 | ORD | ATL | 02:22 | 04:42 |
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| Sep 23 | ORD | ATL | 02:08 | 04:27 |
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| Sep 16 | ORD | ATL | 03:18 | 05:45 |
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| Sep 09 | ORD | ATL | 03:02 | 05:22 |
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| Sep 02 | ORD | ATL | 02:47 | 05:10 |
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| Aug 26 | ORD | ATL | 03:37 | 05:57 |
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| Aug 19 | ORD | ATL | 02:36 | 04:57 |
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| Aug 12 | ORD | ATL | 02:47 | 05:10 |
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Korean Air Flight KE261 connects Chicago, United States to Atlanta, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL.
How long is the KE261 flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
The average flight time from Chicago to Atlanta is 1 hour and 22 minutes. The flight distance is 976 km / 607 miles and the average flight speed is 710 km/h / 441 mph.
How many KE261 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight KE261 is operated on Wednesday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Korean Air Flight KE261 Chicago to Atlanta?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Korean Air Flight KE261 is 4.8/5 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 04:57.
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, 20% of all KE261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 60 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 Chicago ORD: CA8414, CA1012, Y41703, AF6739
Other flights arriving at Atlanta ATL: DL110, DL60, DL1597, DL8846
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Atlanta ATL.
