British Airways BA42 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA42 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 20:50 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 08:00 Europe/London. The flight will last about 12 hours 10 minutes.

BA42 - BAW42 British Airways (BA)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 20:50
None None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 08:00
5 None
BA42 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 12 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 299
  • Freight capacity: 14.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: F-SAT2
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Friday 2026-04-10 05:00 AM
  • Current Time in London: Friday 2026-04-10 04:00 AM

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British Airways Flight BA42 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA42 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 12 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA42 flight?

All British Airways BA42 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA42 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA42 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many British Airways BA42 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA42 is operated on Sunday.