Japan Airlines JL5598 Flight Status Today

International flight Japan Airlines JL5598 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Doha (DOH) Qatar. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 20:30 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Hamad International Airport at 05:50 19 January 2026 Asia/Qatar. The flight will last about 8 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of JL5598 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 17 minutes

JL5598 - JAL5598 Japan Airlines (JL)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to DOH
DOH Doha Qatar
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 17 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 20:30 18 January 2026
A None
Arrival Hamad International Airport
IATA: DOHICAO: OTHH
Scheduled 05:50 19 January 2026
None None
JL5598 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 8156, AS 5745, AY 6006, B6 6520, BA 2369, IB 6309, JU 8354, LA 6064, MH 9310, RJ 3829, VA 6289, WB 1120, WY 6144
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6217 kms / 3863 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Qatar
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 15:13 PM
  • Current Time in Doha: Sunday 2026-01-18 16:13 PM

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Japan Airlines Flight JL5598 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL5598 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 6217 km (3863 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL5598 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL5598 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL5598 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL5598 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many Japan Airlines JL5598 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL5598 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.