Japan Airlines
JL042 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JL042 flight operated by Japan Airlines on Oct 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Tokyo (HND). The flight is expected to depart at 09:10 (local time in London, UTC+1) and arrive at 06:45 (local time in Tokyo, UTC+9) .
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Tokyo at 07:02.
13h 35m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
13h 35m
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JL042 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JL042 flight from London to Tokyo on 10/2/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 5m. The aircraft has 239 seats.
Airbus A350
Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
28 minutes
Age
11y, 5m
Seats
239
Flight Distance
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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 70% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 70% 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 71% of flights
48 cm
Seat width better than on 14% 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 80% of flights
56 cm
Seat width better than on 70% 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 67% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-1-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for JL042
Trip.com historical records show that the last JL042 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from LHR at approximately 10:07. This flight is expected to arrrive in HND at 07:02.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 26 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 09:45 | 06:11 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 27 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 09:34 | 05:56 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 10:11 | 06:31 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 09:45 | 06:27 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | 788 | 09:56 | 06:35 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | A35K | 10:07 | 07:02 | En route |
| Fri, Oct 2 | London (LHR) | Tokyo (HND) | A35K | 09:10 | 06:45 | Scheduled |
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JL042 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JL042 is 57% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 28 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
34 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
30
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
28 minutes
Early
90
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Has flight jl042 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jl042 is scheduled to depart at 09:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight jl042 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jl042 is scheduled to arrive at 06:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:45. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 2, 2026. -
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 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight jl042 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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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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