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KE048 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the KE048 flight operated by Korean Air on Nov 3, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Seoul (ICN). The flight is expected to depart at 00:10 (local time in Seattle, UTC-7) and land at 04:41 (local time in Seoul, UTC+9) .
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
SEA-SEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
Seattle(SEA)
00:34
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 2
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 10m
Seoul(ICN)
05:02
Scheduled: 05:20, Nov 3
Incheon International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
S10
Arrival Gate
242
Baggage
8
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SEA-SEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Seattle(SEA)
00:10
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 3
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 10m
Seoul(ICN)
04:41
Scheduled: 05:20, Nov 4
Incheon International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
S11
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KE048 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KE048 flight flying from Seattle to Seoul on 11/3/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 278 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
29 minutes
Age
6y, 10m
Seats
Up to 278
Distance
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Flight History for KE048

Trip.com historical records show that the last KE048 flight departed on Mon, Nov 2 from SEA at approximately 00:34. This flight is expected to arrrive in ICN at 05:02.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 26 Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) 789 00:29 04:06 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) 789 00:27 04:13 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) 789 00:34 04:13 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) 789 00:27 03:53 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) 789 00:23 04:08 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) 789 00:34 05:02 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) 789 00:10 04:41 Scheduled

KE048 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KE048 is 93% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 29 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 29 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ke048?

    Flight ke048 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 00:10, arrival 05:20 (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight ke048 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 00:10, with arrival at 05:20. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ke048 is scheduled to depart at 00:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight ke048 is scheduled to arrive at 05:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:41. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • Flight ke048 is operated by Korean Air from Seattle (SEA) to Seoul (ICN). Typical flight time is about 12 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight ke048 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ke048 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 3, 2026). Contact Korean Air or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ke048 has not departed from Seattle (SEA) yet and is currently on schedule for 00:10.
  • Flight ke048 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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