British Airways BA259 flight status now

Current status of BA259 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 44 minutes

BA259 - BAW259 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to RUH
RUH Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 44 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 20:15 18 November 2025
5 None
Arrival King Khaled International Airport
IATA: RUHICAO: OERK
Scheduled 05:35 19 November 2025
Estimated 05:40 19 November 2025
3 None
BA259 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4945 kms / 3072 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: BAW259
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 13:31 PM
  • Current Time in Riyadh: Tuesday 2025-11-18 16:31 PM

International flight British Airways BA259 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Riyadh (RUH) Saudi Arabia. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 20:15 18 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at King Khaled International Airport at 05:35 19 November 2025 Asia/Riyadh. The flight will last about 6 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH)

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Delta DL7327
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British Airways BA263
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Riyadh?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 4945 km (3072 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA259 flight?

All British Airways BA259 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA259 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA259 arrives in King Khaled International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many British Airways BA259 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA259 is operated on Sunday.