Korean Air KE038 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the KE038 flight operated by Korean Air on May 24, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Seoul (ICN). The flight is expected to depart at 12:20 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 16:50 (local time in Seoul, UTC+9) .
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Sun, May 24
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 30m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 30m
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KE038 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KE038 flight flying from Chicago to Seoul on 5/24/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 17y. The aircraft is equipped with 291 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
17y
Seats
291
Distance
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Economy
Business
First
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
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Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
118°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
188 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
211 cm
Legroom
67 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KE038
Trip.com historical records show that the last KE038 flight departed on Sat, May 23 from ORD at approximately 12:20. This flight is expected to arrrive in ICN at 16:50.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, May 18 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:20 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 19 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:20 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 20 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:20 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 21 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:20 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 22 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:20 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 23 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:20 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 24 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:20 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
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KE038 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KE038 is 80% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
57%
On time
27%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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