Japan Airlines JL42 Flight Status Today

International flight Japan Airlines JL42 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Tokyo (HND) Japan. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 08:35 21 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Haneda Airport at 07:25 22 January 2026 Asia/Tokyo. The flight will last about 13 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of JL42 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 40 minutes

JL42 - JAL42 Japan Airlines (JL)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to HND
HND Tokyo Japan
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 40 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 08:35 21 January 2026
3 None
Arrival Haneda Airport
IATA: HNDICAO: RJTT
Scheduled 07:25 22 January 2026
3 None
JL42 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 4608, IB 7196
  • Flight Duration: 13 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9615 kms / 5975 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 186
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-UTNU3
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2026-01-21 02:55 AM
  • Current Time in Tokyo: Wednesday 2026-01-21 11:55 AM

Japan Airlines JL42 Flight Statistics

Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
FLIGHT NO JL42
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-8
ON TIME 9
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 25
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 53
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 77
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Japan Airlines JL42 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 19 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-19T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-20T07:25
Sun 18 Jan
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-18T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-19T07:25
2026-01-18T08:37
2026-01-19T06:34
Wed 14 Jan
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-14T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-15T07:25
2026-01-14T08:50
Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-13T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-14T07:25
Sat 10 Jan
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-10T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-11T07:25
2026-01-10T08:32
Fri 09 Jan
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-09T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-10T07:25
2026-01-09T08:37
Thu 08 Jan
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-08T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-09T07:25
2026-01-08T08:42
Tue 06 Jan
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-06T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-07T07:25
2026-01-06T08:53
Sun 04 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-04T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-05T07:25
Sat 03 Jan
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-03T08:35
Tokyo (HND) 2026-01-04T07:25
2026-01-03T09:18
2026-01-04T07:05

Flight routes similar to Japan Airlines JL42

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA4608
British Airways 		21/01/2026
08:35 		13 hours 50 minutes
07:25
ANA NH212
ANA 		21/01/2026
19:00 		13 hours 55 minutes
17:55
Japan Airlines JL44
Japan Airlines 		21/01/2026
18:30 		13 hours 50 minutes
17:20
British Airways BA7
British Airways 		21/01/2026
09:05 		13 hours 30 minutes
07:35
Japan Airlines JL7082
Japan Airlines 		21/01/2026
09:05 		13 hours 16 minutes
07:35
LATAM Airlines LA7492
LATAM Airlines 		21/01/2026
18:30 		13 hours 50 minutes
17:20
Iberia IB7190
Iberia 		21/01/2026
18:30 		13 hours 50 minutes
17:20
Iberia IB3620
Iberia 		21/01/2026
09:05 		13 hours 30 minutes
07:35

Japan Airlines Flight JL42 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL42 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 13 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 9615 km (5975 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL42 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL42 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL42 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL42 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

When does the flight Japan Airlines JL42 arrive?

Flight Japan Airlines JL42 arrives at 07:25.

Which terminal the flight Japan Airlines JL42 is arriving at?

Flight Japan Airlines JL42 arrives in Haneda Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Japan Airlines JL42 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL42 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .