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 28 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 07:35 01 March 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of BA55 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 2 minutes

BA55 - BAW55 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 2 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 18:30 28 February 2026
Estimated 18:30 28 February 2026
5 C65
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 07:35 01 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: Saturday 2026-02-28 16:28 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Saturday 2026-02-28 18:28 PM

British Airways BA55 Flight Statistics

British Airways
British Airways
FLIGHT NO BA55
AIRPLANE Airbus A380-800 Passenger
ON TIME 11
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 21
DELAYED 9
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 35
DELAYED 24
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 53
DELAYED 30
CANCELLED 1
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
Thu 26 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-26T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-27T07:35
Wed 25 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-25T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-26T07:35
Sun 22 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-22T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-23T07:35
Sat 21 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-21T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-22T07:35
2026-02-21T18:31
Thu 19 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-19T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-20T07:35
Wed 18 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-18T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-19T07:35
Tue 17 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-17T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-18T07:35
Mon 16 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-16T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-17T07:35
Sun 15 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-15T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-16T07:35
Sat 14 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-14T18:30
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-02-15T07:35

Flight routes similar to British Airways BA55

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
WestJet WS5716
WestJet 		28/02/2026
19:40 		0 minutes
08:40
Iberia IB3511
Iberia 		28/02/2026
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
Iberia IB3513
Iberia 		28/02/2026
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25
Virgin Atlantic VS449
Virgin Atlantic 		28/02/2026
19:40 		0 minutes
08:40
Finnair AY5945
Finnair 		28/02/2026
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
China Eastern MU4588
China Eastern 		28/02/2026
19:40 		10 hours 55 minutes
08:35
American Airlines AA7106
American Airlines 		28/02/2026
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
American Airlines AA6753
American Airlines 		28/02/2026
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25

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 Scheduled 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 .