Japan Airlines JL5979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Japan Airlines JL5979 takes off from Bangkok (BKK) Thailand to Sukhothai (THS) Thailand. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Suvarnabhumi Airport at 07:00 18 January 2026 Asia/Bangkok. The flight is expected to land at Sukhothai Airport at 08:20 18 January 2026 Asia/Bangkok. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of JL5979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 54 minutes

JL5979 - JAL5979 Japan Airlines (JL)
BKK Bangkok Thailand
Flight BKK to THS
THS Sukhothai Thailand
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 54 minutes
Departure Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA: BKKICAO: VTBS
Scheduled 07:00 18 January 2026
Estimated 07:00 18 January 2026
None A2
Arrival Sukhothai Airport
IATA: THSICAO: VTPO
Scheduled 08:20 18 January 2026
Estimated 08:41 18 January 2026
None None
JL5979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: CI 9611, EK 4474, EY 7664, GA 9582, QF 3470, TG 5672, TK 4449
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 403 kms / 251 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 162
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Callsign: JAL5979
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Current Time in Bangkok: Sunday 2026-01-18 05:06 AM
  • Current Time in Sukhothai: Sunday 2026-01-18 05:06 AM

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Japan Airlines Flight JL5979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL5979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 403 km (251 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL5979 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL5979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL5979 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL5979 flights are operated using ATR 72 aircraft.

How many Japan Airlines JL5979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL5979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .