JL7981 Flight Status Japan Airlines: Kuala Lumpur to Perth (JAL7981)

Japan Airlines JL 7981

En-Route, Arriving in 5h00'

KUL Kuala Lumpur

Scheduled
19:50
Actual
19:54

Terminal: 1 | Gate: C3

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

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PER Perth

Scheduled
01:30

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Perth Airport (PER)

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Departed 35m ago · lands in 5h 00m 11%

KUL 19:54 PER 01:30 +1

435 km (270 mi) flown · 3,705 km (2,302 mi) to go

Route map KUL to PER Map of the great-circle route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia to Perth Airport, Australia, 4140 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MALAYSIA AUSTRALIA KUL PER Map data: Natural Earth

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

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Distance: 4140 km / 2572 miles · Scheduled Duration: 05:40 · Typical Duration: 04:50

JL 7981 Flight Status & Schedule Japan Airlines Kuala Lumpur to Perth

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 KUL PER 19:54 01:30 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 KUL PER 20:09 01:15 Landed Track >
Nov 07 KUL PER 20:15 01:16 Landed Track >
Nov 06 KUL PER 20:17 01:06 Landed Track >
Nov 05 KUL PER 21:25 02:14 Delayed Track >
Nov 04 KUL PER 20:27 01:20 Landed Track >
Nov 03 KUL PER 20:15 01:31 Landed Track >
Nov 02 KUL PER 20:18 01:06 Landed Track >
Nov 01 KUL PER 20:24 01:12 Landed Track >
Oct 31 KUL PER 20:13 01:03 Landed Track >

Japan Airlines' Kuala Lumpur–Perth flight covers 4,140 km (2,572 mi) and runs daily. With 5 h 40 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 4 h 50 min, it often makes up time. Today it left on time, at 19:54, and is scheduled to reach Perth at 01:30 the next morning.

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About JL 7981

Route
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL to Perth Airport PER
Distance
4,140 km (2,572 mi)
Typical flight time
4 h 50 min
Flies
Daily
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

JL 7981 FAQ

How long is the JL7981 flight?
The timetable allows 5 h 40 min. Kuala Lumpur to Perth is 4,140 km (2,572 mi).
How often is JL7981 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does JL7981 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does JL7981 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Perth Airport (PER). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does JL7981 have?
Also listed as JAL7981 (Japan Airlines' ICAO code) and JL 7981.

JL7981 and Kuala Lumpur KUL to Perth PER Flights

Flight JL7981 is a code-share Japan Airlines flight of the Malaysia Airlines operated MH127.

Other flights departing from Kuala Lumpur KUL: AK5218, MH78, OD215, VN678

Other flights arriving at Perth PER: MH127, JQ117, QF7359

All flights connecting Kuala Lumpur KUL to Perth PER.