| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Oct 08 | ORD | ATL | 05:59 | 08:24 |
Landed
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| Oct 01 | ORD | ATL | 06:13 | 08:37 |
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Korean Air Flight KE8261 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 KE8261 flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
The average flight time from Chicago to Atlanta is 1 hour and 24 minutes. The flight distance is 976 km / 607 miles and the average flight speed is 693 km/h / 431 mph.
How many KE8261 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight KE8261 is operated on Thursday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Korean Air Flight KE8261 Chicago to Atlanta?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Korean Air Flight KE8261 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest KE8261 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:24.
How else can the flight KE8261 be referenced as?
This Korean Air flight can also be referenced as KAL8261, KE 8261, KAL 8261.
How often is flight KE8261 delayed?
On average, 50% of all KE8261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 27 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled KE8261 flight or baggage issues?
If your KE8261 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 KE8261 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1172, UA3752, Y47821, UA482
Other flights arriving at Atlanta ATL: 9E5383, DL1364, DL1073, WN4475
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