Japan Airlines JL7979 flight status now

JL7979 - JAL7979 Japan Airlines (JL)
NRT Tokyo Japan
Flight NRT to BKI
BKI Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Narita International Airport
IATA: NRTICAO: RJAA
Scheduled 09:30
2 None
Arrival Kota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA: BKIICAO: WBKK
Scheduled 15:00
1 None
JL7979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 18 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4137 kms / 2571 miles
Airline
  • Japan Airlines
  • IATA: JL
  • ICAO: JAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 166
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: JAL7979
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Current Time in Tokyo: Friday 2025-11-21 21:39 PM
  • Current Time in Kota Kinabalu: Friday 2025-11-21 20:39 PM

International flight Japan Airlines JL7979 takes off from Tokyo (NRT) Japan to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) Malaysia. It's operated by Japan Airlines. The plane leaves Narita International Airport at 09:30 Asia/Tokyo. The flight is expected to land at Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 15:00 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight will last about 6 hours 18 minutes.

Similar flight route from Tokyo (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Malaysia Airlines MH81
Malaysia Airlines 		21/11/2025
09:30 		6 hours 30 minutes
15:00

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 18 minutes, with the flight distance of 4137 km (2571 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Japan Airlines JL7979 flight?

All Japan Airlines JL7979 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Japan Airlines JL7979 is arriving at?

Flight Japan Airlines JL7979 arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Japan Airlines JL7979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Japan Airlines JL7979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.