Finnair AY5949 Flight Status Today

International flight Finnair AY5949 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Finnair. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 22:20 01 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:10 02 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of AY5949 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 59 minutes

AY5949 - FIN5949 Finnair (AY)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 59 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 22:20 01 January 2026
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Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:10 02 January 2026
Estimated 11:50 02 January 2026
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AY5949 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6791, IB 3515
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • Finnair
  • IATA: AY
  • ICAO: FIN
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 299
  • Freight capacity: 14.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: FIN5949
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Thursday 2026-01-01 19:21 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Thursday 2026-01-01 21:21 PM

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Finnair AY5951
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20:40 		11 hours 40 minutes
10:20
SAS SK6447
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Finnair Flight AY5949 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Finnair AY5949 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What is the current status of Finnair AY5949 flight?

The current status of flight Finnair AY5949 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Finnair AY5949 flight?

All Finnair AY5949 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

How many Finnair AY5949 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Finnair AY5949 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.