British Airways BA242 flight status now

Current status of BA242 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 37 minutes

BA242 - BAW242 British Airways (BA)
MEX Mexico City Mexico
Flight MEX to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 37 minutes
Departure Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA: MEXICAO: MMMX
Scheduled 21:00 17 November 2025
1 None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 13:10 18 November 2025
5 None
BA242 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: IB 3601
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8918 kms / 5541 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 216
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-MMCV3
  • Departure Timezone: America/Mexico_City
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Mexico City: Monday 2025-11-17 11:23 AM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 17:23 PM

International flight British Airways BA242 takes off from Mexico City (MEX) Mexico to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Benito Juarez International Airport at 21:00 17 November 2025 America/Mexico_City. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 13:10 18 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 10 hours 10 minutes.

Similar flight route from Mexico City (MEX) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Aeromexico AM7
Aeromexico 		17/11/2025
22:25 		10 hours 40 minutes
15:05
Virgin Atlantic VS7501
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
22:25 		10 hours 40 minutes
15:05
Iberia IB3601
Iberia 		17/11/2025
21:00 		10 hours 10 minutes
13:10
El Al LY8214
El Al 		17/11/2025
22:25 		10 hours 35 minutes
16:00
El Al LY8232
El Al 		17/11/2025
22:40 		10 hours 20 minutes
16:00
Iberia IB7416
Iberia 		17/11/2025
22:00 		10 hours 35 minutes
15:35
British Airways BA9607
British Airways 		17/11/2025
17:55 		5 hours 45 minutes
10:30

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Mexico City to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 8918 km (5541 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA242 flight?

All British Airways BA242 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA242 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA242 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many British Airways BA242 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA242 is operated on Wednesday.