Finnair AY5951 flight status now

AY5951 - FIN5951 Finnair (AY)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 20:40
5 None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 10:20
None None
AY5951 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • Finnair
  • IATA: AY
  • ICAO: FIN
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 154
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: FIN5951
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 20:02 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2025-11-17 22:02 PM

International flight Finnair AY5951 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 20:40 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 10:20 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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American Airlines AA6791
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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 Finnair AY5951 flight?

All Finnair AY5951 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many Finnair AY5951 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Finnair AY5951 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .