Japan Airlines JL7981 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Japan Airlines JL7981 takes off from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Malaysia to Perth (PER) Australia. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 19:40 06 May 2026 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 01:10 07 May 2026 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of JL7981 is Departed Delayed by 33m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 48 minutes

JL7981 - JAL7981 Japan Airlines (JL)
KUL Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Flight KUL to PER
PER Perth Australia
Departed Delayed by 33m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 48 minutes
Departure Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA: KULICAO: WMKK
Scheduled 19:40 06 May 2026
Actual 19:41 06 May 2026
1 None
Arrival Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 01:10 07 May 2026
Estimated 01:43 07 May 2026
1 None
JL7981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 8177, KL 3963, QF 5146, QR 5016, SV 6388, TK 7905, UL 2127, WY 5557
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4123 kms / 2562 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-200
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Current Time in Kuala Lumpur: Wednesday 2026-05-06 23:55 PM
  • Current Time in Perth: Wednesday 2026-05-06 23:55 PM

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Japan Airlines Flight JL7981 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL7981 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 4123 km (2562 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL7981 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL7981 is Departed Delayed by 33m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL7981 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL7981 flights are operated using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

When does the flight Japan Airlines JL7981 arrive?

Flight Japan Airlines JL7981 arrives at 01:10.

Which terminal the flight Japan Airlines JL7981 is arriving at?

Flight Japan Airlines JL7981 arrives in Perth Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Japan Airlines JL7981 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL7981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.