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British Airways BA72 Flight Status Today
International flight British Airways BA72 takes off from Abu Dhabi (AUH) United Arab Emirates to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Abu Dhabi International Airport at 10:45 18 January 2026 Asia/Dubai. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 14:40 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 55 minutes.
Current status of BA72 is Scheduled Delayed by 29m Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 15 minutes
BA72 - BAW72
British Airways (BA)
AUH
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
LHR
London United Kingdom
Scheduled Delayed by 29m
Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 15 minutes
Scheduled
10:45 18 January 2026
Estimated
11:14 18 January 2026
A
None
Scheduled
14:40 18 January 2026
Estimated
15:56 18 January 2026
5
None
BA72 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AA 6638
- Flight Duration: 7 hours 55 minutes
- Flight Distance: 5522 kms / 3432 miles
Airline
- British Airways
- IATA: BA
- ICAO: BAW
- Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 216
- Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
- Callsign: BAW72
- Departure Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
- Current Time in Abu Dhabi: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:59 AM
- Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-01-18 04:59 AM
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British Airways Flight BA72 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA72 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 5522 km (3432 miles).
What is the current status of British Airways BA72 flight?
The current status of flight British Airways BA72 is Scheduled Delayed by 29m.
What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA72 flight?
All British Airways BA72 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
When does the flight British Airways BA72 arrive?
Flight British Airways BA72 arrives at 14:40.
Which terminal the flight British Airways BA72 is arriving at?
Flight British Airways BA72 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.
How many British Airways BA72 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA72 is operated on Sunday.