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British Airways BA56 Flight Status
Current status of BA56 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 7 hours, 50 minutes
BA56 - BAW56
British Airways (BA)
JNB
Johannesburg South Africa
LHR
London United Kingdom
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 7 hours, 50 minutes
Scheduled
19:35 08 December 2025
Actual
19:31 08 December 2025
A
9
Scheduled
04:55 09 December 2025
Estimated
04:47 09 December 2025
5
None
BA56 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AA 7107, IB 3512
- Flight Duration: 11 hours 20 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-LFBO1
- Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
- Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-12-08 22:57 PM
- Current Time in London: Monday 2025-12-08 20:57 PM
International flight British Airways BA56 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 19:35 08 December 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 04:55 09 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 11 hours 20 minutes.
British Airways BA56 Flight Statistics
British Airways
FLIGHT NO
BA56
AIRPLANE
Airbus A380-800 Passenger
ON TIME
12
DELAYED
2
CANCELLED
0
Last 14 days flight data
14
30
60
90
On Time Rate
British Airways BA56 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tue 25 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-25T19:35
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London (LHR)
2025-11-26T04:55
|
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Mon 24 Nov
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-24T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-25T04:55
|
2025-11-24T19:29
|
|
|
Sun 23 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-23T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-24T04:55
|
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|
Wed 19 Nov
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-19T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-20T04:55
|
2025-11-19T19:50
|
|
|
Tue 18 Nov
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-18T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-19T04:55
|
2025-11-18T19:30
|
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|
Mon 17 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-17T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-18T04:55
|
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|
Sun 16 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-16T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-17T04:55
|
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|
Sat 15 Nov
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-15T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-16T04:55
|
2025-11-15T19:27
|
|
|
Tue 11 Nov
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-11T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-12T04:55
|
2025-11-11T19:35
|
|
|
Mon 10 Nov
Cancelled |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2025-11-10T19:35
|
London (LHR)
2025-11-11T04:55
|
Similar flight route from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR)
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IB3512 Iberia |
08/12/2025 19:35 |
11 hours 20 minutes 04:55 |
|
AA7105 American Airlines |
08/12/2025 22:00 |
11 hours 25 minutes 07:25 |
|
BA54 British Airways |
08/12/2025 22:00 |
11 hours 25 minutes 07:25 |
|
VS450 Virgin Atlantic |
08/12/2025 22:00 |
11 hours 20 minutes 07:20 |
|
AY5944 Finnair |
08/12/2025 22:00 |
11 hours 25 minutes 07:25 |
|
WS5717 WestJet |
08/12/2025 22:00 |
11 hours 20 minutes 07:20 |
|
|
AA7107 American Airlines |
08/12/2025 19:35 |
11 hours 20 minutes 04:55 |
|
MU4589 China Eastern |
08/12/2025 22:00 |
11 hours 20 minutes 07:20 |
Frequently asked questions, answered
What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA56 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 9045 km (5620 miles).
What is the current status of British Airways BA56 flight?
The current status of flight British Airways BA56 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA56 flight?
All British Airways BA56 flights are operated using Airbus A380-800 Passenger aircraft.
When does the flight British Airways BA56 arrive?
Flight British Airways BA56 arrives at 04:55.
Which terminal the flight British Airways BA56 is arriving at?
Flight British Airways BA56 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.
How many British Airways BA56 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA56 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .