En-Route, Arriving in 03:12:27'
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 18
Departure: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
09:10
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Actual:
09:35
Arrival: Thu, Jul 2, 2026
Scheduled:
06:45
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Estimated:
06:22
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JL 42 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 01 09:35 06:22
En-Route
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Jun 30 09:47 06:27
Landed
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Jun 29 09:46 06:23
Landed
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Jun 28 09:37 06:11
Landed
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Jun 27 09:50 06:21
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Japan Airlines JL 42 London to Tokyo Flight Information

Japan Airlines Flight JL42 connects London, United Kingdom to Tokyo, Japan, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Tokyo Haneda International Airport HND.

How long is the JL42 flight from London to Tokyo?

The average flight time from London to Tokyo is 12 hours and 32 minutes. The flight distance is 9590 km / 5959 miles and the average flight speed is 765 km/h / 475 mph.

How many JL42 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight JL42 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Japan Airlines Flight JL42 London to Tokyo?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Japan Airlines Flight JL42 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight JL42 arriving at?

Flight JL42 arrives at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) Terminal 3.

When was the latest JL42 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 06:22.

How else can the flight JL42 be referenced as?

This Japan Airlines flight can also be referenced as JAL42, JAL042, JL042, JL0042, JL 42, JAL 42.

How often is flight JL42 delayed?

On average, 0% of all JL42 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled JL42 flight or baggage issues?

If your JL42 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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JL42 and London LHR to Tokyo HND Flights

Flight JL42 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers BA4608, IB7196

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA195, EW2461, AA729, AA731

Other flights arriving at Tokyo HND: AF186, BA7, NH218, NH880

All flights connecting London LHR to Tokyo HND.

JL42 Japan Airlines Flight: London to Tokyo Route Map

JL42 Japan Airlines Flight Map: London to Tokyo
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