Lion Air JT798 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JT798 flight operated by Lion Air on Oct 23, 2026, flying from Makassar (UPG) to Merauke (MKQ), departed at 1:42 AM and is expected to arrive at 8:20 AM (local time in Merauke, UTC+9) and land at MKQ Airport (MKQ).
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En route
Your flight has departed Jakarta and is expected to arrive in Merauke at 8:20 AM.
8h 50m
UPG
52m
DJJ
49m
Check-in Counter
B12-B26
Boarding Gate
B5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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En route
Your flight has departed Makassar and is expected to arrive in Merauke at 8:20 AM.
5h 45m
DJJ
1h 3m
Check-in Counter
D9-D10,D12
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 50m
UPG
40m
DJJ
55m
Check-in Counter
B12-B26
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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JT798 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JT798 flight flying from Makassar to Merauke on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 215 seats.
Boeing 737-900
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
215
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
90°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JT798
Trip.com historical records show that the last JT798 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from UPG at approximately 9:40 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MKQ at 8:20 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 9:43 PM | 8:34 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 9:39 PM | 9:18 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 738 | 9:34 PM | 8:16 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 9:45 PM | 8:07 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 9:40 PM | 8:20 AM | En route |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Makassar (UPG) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 1:42 AM | 8:20 AM | En route |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 738 | 9:30 PM | 8:20 AM | Scheduled |
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JT798 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JT798 is 93% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
14 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Early
77
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight jt798?
Flight jt798 has departed (status: En route). Departure 1:42 AM, estimated arrival 8:20 AM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight jt798 on time today?
Flight jt798 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 1:42 AM and is estimated to arrive at 8:20 AM.Has flight jt798 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jt798 is scheduled to depart at 1:35 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 1:42 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight jt798 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jt798 is scheduled to arrive at 8:20 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:20 AM. Status is En route as of Oct 23, 2026.What route does flight jt798 fly?
Flight jt798 is operated by Lion Air from Makassar (UPG) to Merauke (MKQ). Typical flight time is about 5 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight jt798?
Track flight jt798 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 jt798 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If jt798 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact Lion Air or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight jt798 departed from Makassar?
Flight jt798 has departed from Makassar (UPG) at 1:42 AM (status: En route).
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