Japan Airlines JL5589 Flight Status Today

International flight Japan Airlines JL5589 takes off from Doha (DOH) Qatar to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Hamad International Airport at 08:35 18 January 2026 Asia/Qatar. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 17:25 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 9 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of JL5589 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 37 minutes

JL5589 - JAL5589 Japan Airlines (JL)
DOH Doha Qatar
Flight DOH to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 37 minutes
Departure Hamad International Airport
IATA: DOHICAO: OTHH
Scheduled 08:35 18 January 2026
Actual 08:36 18 January 2026
None A9
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 17:25 18 January 2026
Estimated 17:14 18 January 2026
None None
JL5589 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 8160, AS 5738, AY 2761, B6 6618, BA 3326, CX 9253, IB 6173, MH 9307, UL 3005, VA 6215, WB 1034, WY 6034
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 50 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: JAL5589
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Qatar
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Doha: Sunday 2026-01-18 12:37 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Sunday 2026-01-18 11:37 AM

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Japan Airlines Flight JL5589 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL5589 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 7427 km (4615 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL5589 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL5589 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL5589 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL5589 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

How many Japan Airlines JL5589 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL5589 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .