Landed On Time
Departure: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
14:55
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Actual:
15:26
Arrival: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
16:20
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Actual:
16:19
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JL 6981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 03 15:26 16:19
Landed
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Jun 02 15:16 16:10
Landed
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Jun 01 15:52 16:39
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May 31 15:29 16:21
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May 30 15:30 16:21
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Japan Airlines JL 6981 Madrid to London Flight Information

Japan Airlines Flight JL6981 connects Madrid, Spain to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Madrid Barajas Airport MAD and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.

How long is the JL6981 flight from Madrid to London?

The average flight time from Madrid to London is 1 hour and 50 minutes. The flight distance is 1244 km / 773 miles and the average flight speed is 679 km/h / 422 mph.

How many JL6981 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight JL6981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Japan Airlines Flight JL6981 Madrid to London?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Japan Airlines Flight JL6981 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight JL6981 arriving at?

Flight JL6981 arrives at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 5.

When was the latest JL6981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:19.

How else can the flight JL6981 be referenced as?

This Japan Airlines flight can also be referenced as JAL6981, JL 6981, JAL 6981.

How often is flight JL6981 delayed?

On average, 30% of all JL6981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 7 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled JL6981 flight or baggage issues?

If your JL6981 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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JL6981 and Madrid MAD to London LHR Flights

Other flights departing from Madrid MAD: IB719, IB415, VL1803, UX7705

Other flights arriving at London LHR: NH211, BA675, IB719, BA387

All flights connecting Madrid MAD to London LHR.

JL6981 Japan Airlines Flight: Madrid to London Route Map

JL6981 Japan Airlines Flight Map: Madrid to London
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