British Airways BA2040 flight status now

BA2040 - BAW2040 British Airways (BA)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to LGW
LGW London United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 19:40
None None
Arrival London Gatwick Airport
IATA: LGWICAO: EGKK
Scheduled 05:50
S None
BA2040 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 12 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9607 kms / 5970 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 219
  • Freight capacity: 22 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777
  • Callsign: F-LEPA3
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:32 AM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:32 AM

International flight British Airways BA2040 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to London (LGW) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 19:40 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Gatwick Airport at 05:50 Europe/London. The flight will last about 12 hours 10 minutes.

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

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Airline Atifly A15962
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Norse Atlantic UK Z0798
Norse Atlantic UK 		18/11/2025
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 12 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 9607 km (5970 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA2040 flight?

All British Airways BA2040 flights are operated using Boeing 777 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA2040 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA2040 arrives in London Gatwick Airport at Terminal S.

How many British Airways BA2040 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA2040 is operated on Saturday.