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Korean Air
IATA: KE
ICAO: KAL
Callsign: KOREANAIR
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Airline Information
| Country | South Korea (KR) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | KE |
| ICAO Code | KAL |
| Callsign | KOREANAIR |
| Hub Airport | ICN — Seoul (Incheon) |
| Fleet Size | 159 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 9.5 years |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (145 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 40 | JET | 10.0 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 37 | JET | 10.8 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 747 | 32 | JET | 14.9 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 26 | JET | 13.6 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A380 | 10 | JET | 4.9 yrs |
Airline Network Card
Korean Air (KAL)
Routes
117
Destinations
100
Origins
4
Airports Served
100
Countries
35
Fleet Size
5
Aircraft Types
2
Hub Airports
- ICN Incheon International
Focus Cities
- GMP Gimpo International
Top Airports Served
Fleet Breakdown
- 738 Boeing 737-800 Passagiermodell
- 330 Airbus A330
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