Japan Airlines JL6981 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Japan Airlines JL6981 takes off from Madrid (MAD) Spain to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 14:55 05 May 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 16:20 05 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 2 hours 2 minutes.

Current status of JL6981 is Scheduled Estimated Depart in 15 minutes

JL6981 - JAL6981 Japan Airlines (JL)
MAD Madrid Spain
Flight MAD to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled Estimated Depart in 15 minutes
Departure Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
IATA: MADICAO: LEMD
Scheduled 14:55 05 May 2026
Estimated 14:55 05 May 2026
4S S29
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 16:20 05 May 2026
Estimated 16:01 05 May 2026
5 -
JL6981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1244 kms / 773 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 171
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
  • Callsign: JAL6981
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Madrid: Tuesday 2026-05-05 14:40 PM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-05-05 13:40 PM

Flight routes similar to Japan Airlines JL6981

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA7068
British Airways 		05/05/2026
15:45 		2 hours 30 minutes
17:15
British Airways BA7054
British Airways 		05/05/2026
14:55 		2 hours 25 minutes
16:20
LATAM Airlines LA1539
LATAM Airlines 		05/05/2026
13:25 		2 hours 30 minutes
14:55
British Airways BA457
British Airways 		05/05/2026
10:35 		2 hours 25 minutes
12:00
American Airlines AA6807
American Airlines 		05/05/2026
18:25 		2 hours 20 minutes
19:45
Japan Airlines JL9417
Japan Airlines 		05/05/2026
08:05 		2 hours 25 minutes
09:30
LATAM Airlines LA1702
LATAM Airlines 		05/05/2026
16:50 		2 hours 25 minutes
18:15
LATAM Airlines LA5508
LATAM Airlines 		05/05/2026
17:30 		2 hours 25 minutes
18:55

Japan Airlines Flight JL6981 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 2 minutes, with the flight distance of 1244 km (773 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL6981 is Scheduled.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL6981 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

When does the flight Japan Airlines JL6981 arrive?

Flight Japan Airlines JL6981 arrives at 16:20.

Which terminal the flight Japan Airlines JL6981 is arriving at?

Flight Japan Airlines JL6981 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many Japan Airlines JL6981 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL6981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .