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 14:55 12 April 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 16:20 12 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of JL6981 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 3 minutes

JL6981 - JAL6981 Japan Airlines (JL)
MAD Madrid Spain
Flight MAD to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 3 minutes
Departure Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
IATA: MADICAO: LEMD
Scheduled 14:55 12 April 2026
Estimated 14:55 12 April 2026
4S None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 16:20 12 April 2026
Estimated 15:55 12 April 2026
5 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: Sunday 2026-04-12 12:52 PM
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-04-12 11:52 AM

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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) 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 .