Japan Airlines JL5997 flight status now

JL5997 - JAL5997 Japan Airlines (JL)
BKK Bangkok Thailand
Flight BKK to MLE
MLE Male Maldives
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA: BKKICAO: VTBS
Scheduled 09:20
None D8
Arrival Velana International Airport
IATA: MLEICAO: VRMM
Scheduled 11:55
1 None
JL5997 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3169 kms / 1969 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 144
  • Freight capacity: 6.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: JAL5997
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Arrival Timezone: Indian/Maldives
  • Current Time in Bangkok: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:02 AM
  • Current Time in Male: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:02 AM

International flight Japan Airlines JL5997 takes off from Bangkok (BKK) Thailand to Male (MLE) Maldives. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Suvarnabhumi Airport at 09:20 Asia/Bangkok. The flight is expected to land at Velana International Airport at 11:55 Indian/Maldives. The flight will last about 4 hours 35 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Male?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 3169 km (1969 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL5997 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL5997 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Japan Airlines JL5997 is arriving at?

Flight Japan Airlines JL5997 arrives in Velana International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Japan Airlines JL5997 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL5997 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.