JL42 Flight Status Japan Airlines: London to Tokyo (JAL42)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 08:50
- Actual
- 09:24
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 31
Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT
HND Tokyo
- Scheduled
- 07:40
- Estimated
- 07:31
- Delay
Terminal: 3
Arrival: Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · local time UTC+9
Departed 50m ago · lands in 12h 16m 6%
LHR 09:24 HND 07:31 +1
620 km (386 mi) flown · 8,970 km (5,574 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 9590 km / 5959 miles · Scheduled Duration: 13:50 · Typical Duration: 12:45 · Aircraft:
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JL 42 Flight Status & Schedule Japan Airlines London to Tokyo
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | LHR | HND | 09:24 | 07:31 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 13 | LHR | HND | 09:10 | 06:50 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | HND | 09:20 | 06:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | HND | 09:22 | 07:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | HND | 09:28 | 07:24 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | HND | 09:04 | 06:54 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | HND | 09:37 | 07:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | HND | 09:42 | 07:36 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | HND | 09:26 | 07:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | HND | 09:35 | 07:19 | Landed | Track > |
Japan Airlines operates JL 42 from London to Tokyo, a 9,590 km (5,959 mi) trip, daily. With 13 h 50 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 12 h 45 min, it often makes up time. Today it left at 09:24, 34 minutes late, and is due in Tokyo at 07:31 the next morning, 9 minutes early.
About JL 42
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.
- Distance
- 9,590 km (5,959 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 12 h 45 min
- Flies
- Daily
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 3
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
JL 42 FAQ
- How long is the JL42 flight from London to Tokyo?
- The timetable allows 13 h 50 min. London to Tokyo is 9,590 km (5,959 mi).
- How often is JL42 from London to Tokyo late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest JL42 flight from London to Tokyo?
- The latest JL42 was the 08:50 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 50 minutes early.
- Which days does JL42 fly from London to Tokyo?
- Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does JL42 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does JL42 have?
- Also listed as JAL42 (Japan Airlines' ICAO code) and JL 42.
- Can I get compensation if JL42 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
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: BA460, BA552, EI153
Other flights arriving at Tokyo HND: BA7, NH204, SK983, NH892
All flights connecting London LHR to Tokyo HND.