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British Airways BA55 Flight Status Today
International flight British Airways BA55 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 18:30 20 March 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 07:35 21 March 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 5 minutes.
Current status of BA55 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 41 minutes
BA55 - BAW55
British Airways (BA)
LHR
London United Kingdom
JNB
Johannesburg South Africa
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 41 minutes
Scheduled
18:30 20 March 2026
Actual
18:24 20 March 2026
5
C57
Scheduled
07:35 21 March 2026
Estimated
07:16 21 March 2026
A
None
BA55 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AA 7106, AY 5945, IB 3511
- Flight Duration: 11 hours 5 minutes
- Flight Distance: 9045 kms / 5620 miles
Airline
- British Airways
- IATA: BA
- ICAO: BAW
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 469
- Freight capacity: 15.3 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
- Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Passenger
- Callsign: F-FBKE3
- Departure Timezone: Europe/London
- Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Current Time in London: Friday 2026-03-20 22:35 PM
- Current Time in Johannesburg: Saturday 2026-03-21 00:35 AM
British Airways BA55 Flight Statistics
British Airways
FLIGHT NO
BA55
AIRPLANE
Airbus A380-800 Passenger
ON TIME
11
DELAYED
3
CANCELLED
0
Last 14 days flight data
14
30
60
90
On Time Rate
British Airways BA55 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fri 20 Mar
Departed On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-20T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-21T07:35
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2026-03-20T18:24
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Thu 19 Mar
Departed On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-19T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-20T07:35
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2026-03-19T18:31
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Sun 15 Mar
Departed On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-15T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-16T07:35
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2026-03-15T18:25
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Fri 13 Mar
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-13T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-14T07:35
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Thu 12 Mar
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-12T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-13T07:35
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Wed 11 Mar
Departed On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-11T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-12T07:35
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2026-03-11T18:30
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Sun 08 Mar
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-08T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-09T07:35
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Sat 07 Mar
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-07T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-08T07:35
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Thu 05 Mar
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-05T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-06T07:35
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Wed 04 Mar
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-03-04T18:30
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-05T07:35
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Flight routes similar to British Airways BA55
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IB3511 Iberia |
20/03/2026 18:30 |
11 hours 5 minutes 07:35 |
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VS449 Virgin Atlantic |
20/03/2026 19:40 |
10 hours 55 minutes 08:35 |
|
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IB3513 Iberia |
20/03/2026 21:15 |
11 hours 10 minutes 10:25 |
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WS5716 WestJet |
20/03/2026 19:40 |
10 hours 55 minutes 08:35 |
|
AY5945 Finnair |
20/03/2026 18:30 |
11 hours 5 minutes 07:35 |
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AA6753 American Airlines |
20/03/2026 21:15 |
11 hours 10 minutes 10:25 |
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MU4588 China Eastern |
20/03/2026 19:40 |
10 hours 55 minutes 08:35 |
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AA7106 American Airlines |
20/03/2026 18:30 |
11 hours 5 minutes 07:35 |
British Airways Flight BA55 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA55 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 9045 km (5620 miles).
What is the current status of British Airways BA55 flight?
The current status of flight British Airways BA55 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA55 flight?
All British Airways BA55 flights are operated using Airbus A380-800 Passenger aircraft.
When does the flight British Airways BA55 arrive?
Flight British Airways BA55 arrives at 07:35.
Which terminal the flight British Airways BA55 is arriving at?
Flight British Airways BA55 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.
How many British Airways BA55 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA55 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .