Japan Airlines JL042 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JL042 flight operated by Japan Airlines on Jan 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Tokyo (HND). The flight is expected to depart at 8:35 AM (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 7:25 AM (local time in Tokyo, UTC+9) .
Mon, Jan 19
Tue, Jan 20
Wed, Jan 21
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 47m early
13h 50m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
23
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
13h 50m
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
13h 50m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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JL042 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JL042 flight flying from London to Tokyo on 1/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-800. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 6m.
Boeing 787-800
Punctuality (Departure)
47%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
44 minutes
Age
10y, 6m
Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
84 cm
More legroom than on 53% of flights
48 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
188 cm
More legroom than on 29% of flights
65 cm
Seat width better than on 29% of flights
171°
Reclining Angle
2-2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
134 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JL042
Trip.com historical records show that the last JL042 flight departed on Mon, Jan 19 from LHR at approximately 9:05 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in HND at 6:38 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jan 15 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 8:51 AM | 6:17 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Jan 16 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 9:06 AM | 6:25 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Jan 17 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 8:59 AM | 6:34 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Jan 18 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 8:56 AM | 6:25 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Jan 19 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 9:05 AM | 6:38 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Jan 20 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 8:35 AM | 7:25 AM | Scheduled |
| Wed, Jan 21 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 8:35 AM | 7:25 AM | Scheduled |
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JL042 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JL042 is 47% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 44 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47%
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
0%
On time
47%
30 mins late
50%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 44 minutes
Early
97%
On time
3%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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