American Airlines AA6647 flight status now

Current status of AA6647 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 29 minutes

AA6647 - AAL6647 American Airlines (AA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 29 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 18:25 18 November 2025
5 None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 08:05 19 November 2025
None None
AA6647 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: IB 3505
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 113
  • Freight capacity: 6.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: AAL6647
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:56 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:56 AM

International flight American Airlines AA6647 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 18:25 18 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 08:05 19 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 40 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Virgin Atlantic VS478
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British Airways BA43
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Finnair AY5949
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6647 flight?

All American Airlines AA6647 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

How many American Airlines AA6647 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA6647 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.