Japan Airlines JL6978 Flight Status Today

International flight Japan Airlines JL6978 takes off from Berlin (BER) Germany to Madrid (MAD) Spain. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Berlin Brandenburg Airport at 07:00 18 January 2026 Europe/Berlin. The flight is expected to land at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 10:15 18 January 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight will last about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of JL6978 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 54 minutes

JL6978 - JAL6978 Japan Airlines (JL)
BER Berlin Germany
Flight BER to MAD
MAD Madrid Spain
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 54 minutes
Departure Berlin Brandenburg Airport
IATA: BERICAO:
Scheduled 07:00 18 January 2026
1 A33
Arrival Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
IATA: MADICAO: LEMD
Scheduled 10:15 18 January 2026
Estimated 09:55 18 January 2026
4 None
JL6978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 8708, IB 1814
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1852 kms / 1151 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 171
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: JAL6978
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Current Time in Berlin: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:06 AM
  • Current Time in Madrid: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:06 AM

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Japan Airlines Flight JL6978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL6978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 1852 km (1151 miles).

What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL6978 flight?

The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL6978 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL6978 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL6978 flights are operated using Airbus A320 (sharklets) aircraft.

When does the flight Japan Airlines JL6978 arrive?

Flight Japan Airlines JL6978 arrives at 10:15.

Which terminal the flight Japan Airlines JL6978 is arriving at?

Flight Japan Airlines JL6978 arrives in Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport at Terminal 4.

How many Japan Airlines JL6978 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL6978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.