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Japan Airlines JL6981 Flight Status Today
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 28 December 2025 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 16:35 28 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Current status of JL6981 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 33 minutes
JL6981 - JAL6981
Japan Airlines (JL)
MAD
Madrid Spain
LHR
London United Kingdom
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 33 minutes
Scheduled
15:05 28 December 2025
Actual
15:42 28 December 2025
4S
S18
Scheduled
16:35 28 December 2025
Estimated
16:42 28 December 2025
5
None
JL6981 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AA 8653, BA 7054, LA 5409, QR 5346, VY 5226
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 30 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: Sunday 2025-12-28 17:09 PM
- Current Time in London: Sunday 2025-12-28 16:09 PM
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LA1701 LATAM Airlines |
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BA7054 British Airways |
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BA7068 British Airways |
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IB3912 Iberia |
28/12/2025 20:35 |
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BA465 British Airways |
28/12/2025 18:05 |
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QR5879 Qatar Airways |
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Japan Airlines Flight JL6981 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Japan Airlines JL6981 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 30 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 Departed 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 16:35.
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 .