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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 19:25 10 April 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 05:35 11 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 11 hours 10 minutes.
Current status of BA56 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 1 hour, 8 minutes
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AA 7107, IB 3512
- Flight Duration: 11 hours 10 minutes
- Flight Distance: 9045 kms / 5620 miles
- British Airways
- IATA: BA
- ICAO: BAW
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 469
- Freight capacity: 15.3 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
- Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Passenger
- Callsign: F-LFBO1
- Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
- Current Time in Johannesburg: Friday 2026-04-10 18:17 PM
- Current Time in London: Friday 2026-04-10 17:17 PM
British Airways BA56 Flight Statistics

British Airways BA56 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Sun 05 Apr
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-04-05T19:25
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London (LHR)
2026-04-06T05:35
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Sat 04 Apr
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-04-04T19:25
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London (LHR)
2026-04-05T05:35
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Wed 01 Apr
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-04-01T19:25
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London (LHR)
2026-04-02T05:35
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Mon 30 Mar
Departed On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-30T19:25
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London (LHR)
2026-03-31T05:35
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2026-03-30T19:25
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Sun 29 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-29T19:25
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London (LHR)
2026-03-30T05:35
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Sat 28 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-28T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-03-29T05:55
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Fri 27 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-27T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-03-28T04:55
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Tue 24 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-24T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-03-25T04:55
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Sun 22 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-22T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-03-23T04:55
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Sat 21 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-03-21T19:35
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London (LHR)
2026-03-22T04:55
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Flight routes similar to British Airways BA56
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
WS5717 WestJet |
10/04/2026 20:25 |
11 hours 5 minutes 06:30 |
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IB3510 Iberia |
10/04/2026 21:15 |
11 hours 15 minutes 07:30 |
|
VS450 Virgin Atlantic |
10/04/2026 20:25 |
11 hours 5 minutes 06:30 |
|
AY5944 Finnair |
10/04/2026 21:15 |
11 hours 15 minutes 07:30 |
|
AA7107 American Airlines |
10/04/2026 19:25 |
11 hours 10 minutes 05:35 |
|
BA54 British Airways |
10/04/2026 21:15 |
11 hours 15 minutes 07:30 |
|
MU4589 China Eastern |
10/04/2026 20:25 |
11 hours 5 minutes 06:30 |
|
IB3512 Iberia |
10/04/2026 19:25 |
11 hours 10 minutes 05:35 |
British Airways Flight BA56 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA56 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 10 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 05:35.
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 .
