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flight_takeoff Flight

KAL259

Operated by Korean Air

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Departure

ANC PANC VFR

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, US

Local time
01:10 AKDT
Timezone
America/Anchorage
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
61.1790, -149.9926

cloud Weather

Wind
140° / 9G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 3,800 ft, OVC 5,000 ft
Temp / Dew
7°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Wx
-RA

Obs: 2026-05-30T08:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR PANC 300853Z 14009G23KT 10SM -RA BKN038 OVC050 07/04 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 17027/0757 SLP145 P0000 60000 T00720039 401560056 51022 $

TAF PANC 300520Z 3006/3112 17014G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN080 FM301500 16008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 FM301900 27007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 53 Departures
flight_land 42 Arrivals

Arrival

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
04:10 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
60° / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
15°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T08:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 300851Z 06004KT 10SM BKN250 15/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01500106 53008 $

TAF KORD 300527Z 3006/3112 07004KT P6SM BKN250 FM301500 08014KT P6SM BKN250 FM310600 13008KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 317 Departures
flight_land 229 Arrivals

Recent history last 12

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-24 71BE09 ANC → ORD May 24, 07:35 UTCMay 24, 13:10 UTC5h 35m - -
2026-05-23 71BE09 ANC → ORD May 23, 17:10 UTCMay 24, 06:00 UTC12h 51m - -
2026-05-17 71BE23 ANC → ORD May 17, 07:55 UTCMay 17, 13:25 UTC5h 30m - -
2026-05-16 71BE23 ANC → ORD May 16, 17:01 UTCMay 17, 06:35 UTC13h 35m - -
2026-05-10 71BE09 ANC → ORD May 10, 11:05 UTCMay 10, 16:30 UTC5h 25m - -
2026-05-09 71BE09 ANC → ORD May 9, 17:00 UTCMay 10, 09:40 UTC16h 40m - -
2026-05-03 71BE17 ANC → ORD May 3, 06:45 UTCMay 3, 11:55 UTC5h 10m - -
2026-05-02 71BE17 ANC → ORD May 2, 16:40 UTCMay 3, 05:35 UTC12h 54m - -
2026-04-26 71BE10 ANC → ORD Apr 26, 08:45 UTCApr 26, 14:05 UTC5h 20m - -
2026-04-25 71BE10 ANC → ORD Apr 25, 17:10 UTCApr 26, 07:20 UTC14h 10m - -
2026-04-19 71BE24 ANC → ORD Apr 19, 07:15 UTCApr 19, 12:20 UTC5h 5m - -
2026-04-18 71BE24 ANC → ORD Apr 18, 17:05 UTCApr 19, 06:00 UTC12h 55m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
12
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
5

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 8
April 2026 4

KAL259 frequently asked

Where does flight KAL259 fly?
KAL259 (Korean Air) flies from ANC to ORD. View the full route page.
How long is flight KAL259?
Based on observed flights, KAL259 takes on average 9h 36m from takeoff to landing.
How often does KAL259 fly?
KAL259 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 12 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight KAL259?
KAL259 has been operated by 5 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track KAL259 live?
Yes. When KAL259 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.