Japan Airlines JL7971 flight status now

Current status of JL7971 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 4 hours, 59 minutes

JL7971 - JAL7971 Japan Airlines (JL)
KUL Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Flight KUL to TWU
TWU Tawau Malaysia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 4 hours, 59 minutes
Departure Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA: KULICAO: WMKK
Scheduled 07:30 20 November 2025
Estimated 07:30 20 November 2025
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Arrival Tawau Airport
IATA: TWUICAO: WBKW
Scheduled 10:25 20 November 2025
Estimated 10:25 20 November 2025
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JL7971 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: FY 7690, PR 3544, QR 5460, TK 4837
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1831 kms / 1138 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Current Time in Kuala Lumpur: Thursday 2025-11-20 02:31 AM
  • Current Time in Tawau: Thursday 2025-11-20 02:31 AM

Domestic flight Japan Airlines JL7971 takes off from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Malaysia to Tawau (TWU) Malaysia. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 07:30 20 November 2025 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight is expected to land at Tawau Airport at 10:25 20 November 2025 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight will last about 2 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tawau (TWU)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 1831 km (1138 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL7971 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL7971 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

How many Japan Airlines JL7971 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL7971 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.