What is the current status of flight jl042?

Flight jl042 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 8:50 AM, arrival 7:40 AM (updated Oct 30, 2026).

Is flight jl042 on time today?

Flight jl042 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 8:50 AM, with arrival at 7:40 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.

Has flight jl042 departed yet? What is the departure time?

Flight jl042 is scheduled to depart at 8:50 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:50 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 30, 2026).

When is flight jl042 scheduled to arrive?

Flight jl042 is scheduled to arrive at 7:40 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:52 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 30, 2026.

What is the gate information for flight jl042?

For flight jl042, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.

What route does flight jl042 fly?

Flight jl042 is operated by Japan Airlines from London (LHR) to Tokyo (HND). Typical flight time is about 13 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Friday.

How can I check real-time status for flight jl042?

Track flight jl042 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.

If flight jl042 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?

If jl042 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 30, 2026). Contact Japan Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.

Has flight jl042 departed from London?

Flight jl042 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 8:50 AM.

What is the seat configuration for flight jl042?

Flight jl042 usually flies a Airbus A350 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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JL042 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JL042 flight operated by Japan Airlines on Oct 30, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Tokyo (HND). The flight is expected to depart at 8:50 AM (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 6:52 AM (local time in Tokyo, UTC+9) .

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Arrived

The flight has arrived 26m early

London(LHR)

9:23 AM

Scheduled: 8:50 AM, Oct 29

Heathrow Airport T3

13h 50m

Tokyo(HND)

7:14 AM

Scheduled: 7:40 AM, Oct 30

Haneda Airport T3

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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Scheduled

Your flight will depart on time.

London(LHR)

8:50 AM

Scheduled: 8:50 AM, Oct 30

Heathrow Airport T3

13h 50m

Tokyo(HND)

6:52 AM

Scheduled: 7:40 AM, Oct 31

Haneda Airport T3

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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Scheduled

Your flight will depart on time.

London(LHR)

8:50 AM

Scheduled: 8:50 AM, Oct 31

Heathrow Airport T3

13h 50m

Tokyo(HND)

7:40 AM

Scheduled: 7:40 AM, Nov 1

Haneda Airport T3

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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JL042

JL042 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JL042 flight flying from London to Tokyo on 10/30/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 239 seats.

Airbus A350

Punctuality (Departure)

47 %

Punctuality (Arrival)

97 %

Early on average

13 minutes

Age

1y, 10m

Seats

239

Flight Distance

Economy

Premium 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 75% of flights

46 cm

Seat width better than on 83% of flights

120°

Reclining Angle

3-3-3

Seat layout example

In-Flight Services

Meal included

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi (additional charge)

USB port and power outlet

Seat Information

107 cm

More legroom than on 78% of flights

48 cm

Seat width better than on 44% of flights

135°

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

198 cm

More legroom than on 83% of flights

56 cm

Seat width better than on 83% of flights

180°

Reclining Angle Fully reclinable

1-2-1

Seat layout example

In-Flight Services

Meal included

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi (free)

USB port and power outlet

Seat Information

198 cm

More legroom than on 50% of flights

51 cm

Seat width

180°

Reclining Angle Fully reclinable

1-1-1

Seat layout example

Flight History for JL042

Trip.com historical records show that the last JL042 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from LHR at approximately 9:23 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in HND at 7:14 AM.

Date	Airport		Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Date	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Sun, Oct 25	London (LHR)	Tokyo (HND)	A35K	9:16 AM	6:47 AM	Arrived
Mon, Oct 26	London (LHR)	Tokyo (HND)	A35K	9:11 AM	6:39 AM	Arrived
Tue, Oct 27	London (LHR)	Tokyo (HND)	A35K	9:12 AM	6:54 AM	Arrived
Wed, Oct 28	London (LHR)	Tokyo (HND)	A35K	9:06 AM	6:51 AM	Arrived
Thu, Oct 29	London (LHR)	Tokyo (HND)	A35K	9:23 AM	7:14 AM	Arrived
Fri, Oct 30	London (LHR)	Tokyo (HND)	A35K	8:50 AM	6:52 AM	Scheduled
Sat, Oct 31	London (LHR)	Tokyo (HND)	A35K	8:50 AM	7:40 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 97% (Early on average 13 minutes).

On-Time Departures

Punctuality

47 %

Late on average 29 minutes

Early

10 %

On time

37 %

30 mins late

50 %

60 mins late

3 %

90 mins late

0 %

Canceled

0 %

On-Time Arrivals

Punctuality

97 %

Early on average 13 minutes

Early

73 %

On time

23 %

30 mins late

3 %

60 mins late

0 %

90 mins late

0 %

Canceled

0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of flight jl042?
Flight jl042 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 8:50 AM, arrival 7:40 AM (updated Oct 30, 2026).
Is flight jl042 on time today?
Flight jl042 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 8:50 AM, with arrival at 7:40 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
Has flight jl042 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jl042 is scheduled to depart at 8:50 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:50 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 30, 2026).
When is flight jl042 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jl042 is scheduled to arrive at 7:40 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:52 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 30, 2026.
What is the gate information for flight jl042?
For flight jl042, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
What route does flight jl042 fly?
Flight jl042 is operated by Japan Airlines from London (LHR) to Tokyo (HND). Typical flight time is about 13 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
How can I check real-time status for flight jl042?
Track flight jl042 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
If flight jl042 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jl042 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 30, 2026). Contact Japan Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
Has flight jl042 departed from London?
Flight jl042 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 8:50 AM.
What is the seat configuration for flight jl042?
Flight jl042 usually flies a Airbus A350 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.