Japan Airlines JL6981 flight status now

Current status of JL6981 is Arrived On time

JL6981 - JAL6981 Japan Airlines (JL)
MAD Madrid Spain
Flight MAD to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Arrived On time
Departure Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
IATA: MADICAO: LEMD
Scheduled 15:05 17 November 2025
Actual 15:09 17 November 2025
4S S32
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 16:35 17 November 2025
Actual 16:34 17 November 2025
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JL6981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 8653, BA 7054, 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: Monday 2025-11-17 19:46 PM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 18:46 PM

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 15:05 17 November 2025 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 16:35 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Similar flight route from Madrid (MAD) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
LATAM Airlines LA1701
LATAM Airlines 		17/11/2025
15:50 		2 hours 30 minutes
17:15
LATAM Airlines LA5409
LATAM Airlines 		17/11/2025
15:05 		2 hours 25 minutes
16:35
British Airways BA469
British Airways 		17/11/2025
20:50 		2 hours 20 minutes
22:10
British Airways BA7052
British Airways 		17/11/2025
06:45 		2 hours 40 minutes
08:25
Vueling VY5185
Vueling 		17/11/2025
09:05 		2 hours 27 minutes
10:35
Qatar Airways QR6534
Qatar Airways 		17/11/2025
09:05 		2 hours 27 minutes
10:35
Qatar Airways QR5346
Qatar Airways 		17/11/2025
15:05 		2 hours 25 minutes
16:35
American Airlines AA6801
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
10:35 		2 hours 39 minutes
12:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Madrid to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1244 km (773 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL6981 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

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 .