British Airways BA59 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA59 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 22:20 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:10 19 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of BA59 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 10 minutes

BA59 - BAW59 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 10 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 22:20 18 January 2026
5 None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:10 19 January 2026
None None
BA59 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 5949, IB 3515
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 299
  • Freight capacity: 14.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: F-DXXX3
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-01-18 10:10 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Sunday 2026-01-18 12:10 PM

British Airways BA59 Flight Statistics

British Airways
British Airways
FLIGHT NO BA59
AIRPLANE Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 57
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 80
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

British Airways BA59 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 15 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-15T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-16T12:10
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-14T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-15T12:10
Mon 12 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-12T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-13T12:10
Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-11T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-12T12:10
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-10T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-11T12:10
Fri 09 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-09T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-10T12:10
Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-08T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-09T12:10
Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-07T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-08T12:10
Mon 05 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-05T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-06T12:10
Sun 04 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-04T22:20
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-05T12:10

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British Airways Flight BA59 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA59 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA59 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA59 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA59 flight?

All British Airways BA59 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

How many British Airways BA59 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA59 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .