JL6986 Flight Status Japan Airlines: London to Madrid (JAL6986)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 19:05
- Actual
- 19:19
Terminal: 5 | Gate: A12
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
MAD Madrid
- Scheduled
- 22:35
- Actual
- 22:07
- Delay
Terminal: 4S | Gate: S50
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CET
Landed 13h 06m ago 100%
LHR 19:19 MAD 22:07
1,244 km (773 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 1244 km / 773 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:30 · Actual Duration: 01:48 · Aircraft:
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JL 6986 Flight Status & Schedule Japan Airlines London to Madrid
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | MAD | 19:19 | 22:07 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | MAD | 19:34 | 22:24 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | MAD | 19:16 | 22:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | MAD | 19:24 | 22:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | MAD | 19:32 | 22:26 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | MAD | 19:16 | 22:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | MAD | 19:44 | 22:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | MAD | 19:48 | 22:37 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | MAD | 19:15 | 22:09 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | MAD | 19:37 | 22:24 | Landed | Track > |
Japan Airlines operates JL 6986 from London to Madrid, a 1,244 km (773 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 2 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 22:07, 28 minutes early.
About JL 6986
Japan Airlines Flight JL6986 connects London, United Kingdom to Madrid, Spain, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Madrid Barajas Airport MAD.
- Distance
- 1,244 km (773 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 1 h 50 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 28 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
JL 6986 FAQ
- How long is the JL6986 flight from London to Madrid?
- The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. London to Madrid is 1,244 km (773 mi).
- How often is JL6986 from London to Madrid late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest JL6986 flight from London to Madrid?
- The latest JL6986 was the 19:05 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 28 minutes early.
- Which days does JL6986 fly from London to Madrid?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does JL6986 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 4S at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does JL6986 have?
- Also listed as JAL6986 (Japan Airlines' ICAO code) and JL 6986.
- Can I get compensation if JL6986 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £220 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.
JL6986 and London LHR to Madrid MAD Flights
Flight JL6986 is a code-share Japan Airlines flight of the Iberia operated IB724.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA512, IB724
Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: CA898, QR8213, CJ3270, UX6096
All flights connecting London LHR to Madrid MAD.