Lion Air
JT798 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the JT798 flight operated by Lion Air on Aug 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Jakarta (CGK) to Merauke (MKQ). The flight is expected to depart at 21:30 (local time in Jakarta, UTC+7) and arrive at 08:20 (local time in Merauke, UTC+9) .
Thu, Aug 27
Fri, Aug 28
Sat, Aug 29
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En route
Your flight has departed Jakarta and is expected to arrive in Merauke at 08:20.
8h 50m
UPG
51m
DJJ
1h 2m
Check-in Counter
B12-B26
Boarding Gate
B5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 50m
UPG
1h 2m
DJJ
54m
Check-in Counter
B12-B26
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
6h 35m
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 from Jakarta to Merauke on 8/28/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 1m. The aircraft has Up to 224 seats.
Boeing 737-900
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
12y, 1m
Seats
Up to 224
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
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
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 33% of flights
120°
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, Aug 27 from CGK at approximately 21:43. This flight is expected to arrrive in MKQ at 08:20.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Aug 23 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 21:38 | 09:51 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 24 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 21:38 | 08:00 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 21:40 | 08:04 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 26 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 21:40 | 08:03 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 21:43 | 08:20 | En route |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Jakarta (CGK) | Merauke (MKQ) | 739 | 21:30 | 08:20 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 29 | Jakarta (CGK) | Makassar (UPG) | 738 | 21:30 | 00:55 | Scheduled |
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JT798 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JT798 is 93% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
93
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Early
67
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight jt798?
Flight jt798 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:30, arrival 08:20 (updated Aug 28, 2026). -
Is flight jt798 on time today?
Flight jt798 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:30, with arrival at 08:20. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport. -
Has flight jt798 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight jt798 is scheduled to depart at 21:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Aug 28, 2026). -
When is flight jt798 scheduled to arrive?
Flight jt798 is scheduled to arrive at 08:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:20. Status is Scheduled as of Aug 28, 2026. -
What route does flight jt798 fly?
Flight jt798 is operated by Lion Air from Jakarta (CGK) to Merauke (MKQ). Typical flight time is about 8 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight jt798 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight jt798 departed from Jakarta?
Flight jt798 has not departed from Jakarta (CGK) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:30.
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