How long is the JL61 flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?

The timetable allows 11 h 50 min. Los Angeles to Tokyo is 8,753 km (5,439 mi).

Which terminal does JL61 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does JL61 have?

Also listed as JAL61 (Japan Airlines' ICAO code) and JL 61.

JL61 Flight Status Japan Airlines: Los Angeles to Tokyo (JAL61)

Japan Airlines JL 61

Landed On Time

LAX Los Angeles

Scheduled: 11:50
Actual: 12:25

Terminal: B | Gate: 153

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time PST

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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NRT Tokyo

Scheduled: 16:40
Actual: 16:43
Delay

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 72

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+9

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

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Landed 2h 39m ago 100%

LAX 12:25 NRT 16:43 ⁺¹

8,753 km (5,439 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 8753 km / 5439 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:50 · Actual Duration: 11:18

JL 61 Flight Status & Schedule Japan Airlines Los Angeles to Tokyo

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 13	LAX	NRT	12:25	16:43	Landed	Track >
Nov 12	LAX	NRT	12:05	16:14	Landed	Track >
Nov 11	LAX	NRT	12:17	16:10	Landed	Track >
Nov 10	LAX	NRT	12:17	16:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	LAX	NRT	12:12	16:32	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	LAX	NRT	12:18	16:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	LAX	NRT	12:07	16:13	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LAX	NRT	12:21	16:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LAX	NRT	12:03	16:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LAX	NRT	12:07	16:30	Landed	Track >

Japan Airlines' Los Angeles–Tokyo flight covers 8,753 km (5,439 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 11 h 50 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 11 h 20 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 35 minutes late and still landed at 16:43 the next day, just 3 minutes behind schedule.

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About JL 61

Japan Airlines Flight JL61 connects Los Angeles, United States to Tokyo, Japan, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT.

Route: Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT
Distance: 8,753 km (5,439 mi)
Typical flight time: 11 h 20 min
Flies: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 10 of the last 10
Usually departs from: Terminal B

JL 61 FAQ

How long is the JL61 flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?: The timetable allows 11 h 50 min. Los Angeles to Tokyo is 8,753 km (5,439 mi).
How often is JL61 from Los Angeles to Tokyo late?: None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
When was the latest JL61 flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?: The latest JL61 was the 11:50 (local time) departure from Los Angeles on 13 November 2026; it landed 3 minutes late.
Which days does JL61 fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo?: Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does JL61 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does JL61 have?: Also listed as JAL61 (Japan Airlines' ICAO code) and JL 61.

JL61 and Los Angeles LAX to Tokyo NRT Flights

Flight JL61 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AA8407, LA7455, MH9113, AS7311, OM5531

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: OO3773, 5Y353

Other flights arriving at Tokyo NRT: AC3, KE551

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Tokyo NRT.