Japan Airlines JL5588 Flight Status Today

International flight Japan Airlines JL5588 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to Doha (DOH) Qatar. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 12:35 11 February 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Hamad International Airport at 23:05 11 February 2026 Asia/Qatar. The flight will last about 9 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of JL5588 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 minutes

JL5588 - JAL5588 Japan Airlines (JL)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to DOH
DOH Doha Qatar
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 minutes
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:35 11 February 2026
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Arrival Hamad International Airport
IATA: DOHICAO: OTHH
Scheduled 23:05 11 February 2026
Estimated 23:18 11 February 2026
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JL5588 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 8254, AS 5737, AT 5758, AY 6010, B6 6619, BA 5819, CX 9268, IB 6168, LA 5278, MF 6212, MH 9744, UL 3058, VA 6230, WB 1023, WY 6163
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7427 kms / 4615 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 283
  • Freight capacity: 20 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: JAL5588
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Qatar
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Wednesday 2026-02-11 12:28 PM
  • Current Time in Doha: Wednesday 2026-02-11 13:28 PM

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Cathay Pacific CX9248
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British Airways BA5819
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12:35 		9 hours 30 minutes
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Finnair AY6010
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Japan Airlines Flight JL5588 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL5588 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 7427 km (4615 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL5588 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL5588 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL5588 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL5588 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

How many Japan Airlines JL5588 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL5588 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .