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British Airways BA56 Flight Status Today
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 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 04:55 19 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 11 hours 20 minutes.
Current status of BA56 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 41 minutes
BA56 - BAW56
British Airways (BA)
JNB
Johannesburg South Africa
LHR
London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time
Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 41 minutes
Scheduled
19:35 18 January 2026
Estimated
19:35 18 January 2026
A
None
Scheduled
04:55 19 January 2026
Estimated
04:55 19 January 2026
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: Sunday 2026-01-18 15:54 PM
- Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-01-18 13:54 PM
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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Sat 17 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-17T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-18T04:55
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Fri 16 Jan
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-16T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-17T04:55
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2026-01-16T19:26
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Thu 15 Jan
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-15T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-16T04:55
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2026-01-15T19:27
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Tue 13 Jan
Departed Delayed by 16m |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-13T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-14T04:55
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2026-01-13T20:32
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Mon 12 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-12T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-13T04:55
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Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-11T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-12T04:55
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Sat 10 Jan
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-10T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-11T04:55
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2026-01-10T19:36
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Fri 09 Jan
Departed Delayed by 13h 21m |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-08T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-09T04:55
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2026-01-09T09:27
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Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled Delayed by 12h 35m |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-08T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-09T04:55
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Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-01-07T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-01-08T04:55
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Flight routes similar to British Airways BA56
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BA54 British Airways |
18/01/2026 22:00 |
11 hours 25 minutes 07:25 |
|
IB3512 Iberia |
18/01/2026 19:35 |
11 hours 20 minutes 04:55 |
|
VS450 Virgin Atlantic |
18/01/2026 22:00 |
11 hours 20 minutes 07:20 |
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MU4589 China Eastern |
18/01/2026 22:00 |
11 hours 20 minutes 07:20 |
|
AA7107 American Airlines |
18/01/2026 19:35 |
11 hours 20 minutes 04:55 |
|
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IB3510 Iberia |
18/01/2026 22:00 |
11 hours 25 minutes 07:25 |
|
WS5717 WestJet |
18/01/2026 21:30 |
11 hours 20 minutes 06:50 |
|
AY5944 Finnair |
18/01/2026 22:00 |
11 hours 25 minutes 07:25 |
British Airways Flight BA56 FAQs
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 Scheduled 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 .