Korean Air
KE038 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KE038 flight operated by Korean Air on Aug 29, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Seoul (ICN). The flight is expected to depart at 12:30 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and arrive at 16:50 (local time in Seoul, UTC+9) .
Fri, Aug 28
Sat, Aug 29
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
233
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KE038 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KE038 flight from Chicago to Seoul on 8/29/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 8m. The aircraft has Up to 291 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
14y, 8m
Seats
Up to 291
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
118°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
191 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
211 cm
Legroom
61 cm
Seat width
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 Fri, Aug 28 from ORD at approximately 12:30. This flight is expected to arrrive in ICN at 16:06.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Aug 23 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:38 | 16:17 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 24 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:50 | 16:31 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:50 | 17:08 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 26 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:48 | 16:45 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:47 | 17:00 | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:30 | 16:06 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 29 | Chicago (ORD) | Seoul (ICN) | B77W | 12:30 | 16:50 | Scheduled |
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KE038 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KE038 is 70% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
32 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight ke038 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:30, arrival 16:50 (updated Aug 29, 2026). -
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Has flight ke038 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ke038 is scheduled to depart at 12:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Aug 29, 2026). -
When is flight ke038 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ke038 is scheduled to arrive at 16:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:50. Status is Scheduled as of Aug 29, 2026. -
What route does flight ke038 fly?
Flight ke038 is operated by Korean Air from Chicago (ORD) to Seoul (ICN). Typical flight time is about 14 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday. -
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If flight ke038 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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What is the seat configuration for flight ke038?
Flight ke038 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER 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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