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Japan Airlines JL6981 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates
International flight Japan Airlines JL6981 takes off from Madrid (MAD) Spain to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 14:55 08 May 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 16:20 08 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.
Current status of JL6981 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 11 minutes
JL6981 - JAL6981
Japan Airlines (JL)
MAD
Madrid Spain
LHR
London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 12 hours, 11 minutes
Scheduled
14:55 08 May 2026
4S
None
JL6981 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AA 8653, BA 7054, DT 6162, LA 5409, QR 5346, VY 5226
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Flight Distance: 1244 kms / 773 miles
Airline
- Japan Airlines
- IATA: JL
- ICAO: JAL
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 171
- Freight capacity: 0 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
- Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
- Callsign: JAL6981
- Departure Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
- Current Time in Madrid: Friday 2026-05-08 02:44 AM
- Current Time in London: Friday 2026-05-08 01:44 AM
Flight routes similar to Japan Airlines JL6981
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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IB717 Iberia |
08/05/2026 13:25 |
2 hours 30 minutes 14:55 |
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QR8361 Qatar Airways |
08/05/2026 17:30 |
2 hours 25 minutes 18:55 |
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|
QR6599 Qatar Airways |
08/05/2026 07:00 |
2 hours 25 minutes 08:25 |
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JL9417 Japan Airlines |
08/05/2026 08:05 |
2 hours 25 minutes 09:30 |
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VY5226 Vueling |
08/05/2026 14:55 |
2 hours 25 minutes 16:20 |
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BA7056 British Airways |
08/05/2026 13:25 |
2 hours 30 minutes 14:55 |
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BA7054 British Airways |
08/05/2026 14:55 |
2 hours 25 minutes 16:20 |
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|
IB715 Iberia |
08/05/2026 09:10 |
2 hours 25 minutes 10:35 |
Japan Airlines Flight JL6981 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1244 km (773 miles).
What is the current status of Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?
The current status of flight Japan Airlines JL6981 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?
All Japan Airlines JL6981 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.
When does the flight Japan Airlines JL6981 arrive?
Flight Japan Airlines JL6981 arrives at 16:20.
Which terminal the flight Japan Airlines JL6981 is arriving at?
Flight Japan Airlines JL6981 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.
How many Japan Airlines JL6981 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL6981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .