British Airways BA8048 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA8048 takes off from Alicante (ALC) Spain to Cardiff (CWL) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Alicante Airport at 14:35 20 January 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at Cardiff Airport at 16:05 20 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of BA8048 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 45 minutes

BA8048 - BAW8048 British Airways (BA)
ALC Alicante Spain
Flight ALC to CWL
CWL Cardiff United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 45 minutes
Departure Alicante Airport
IATA: ALCICAO: LEAL
Scheduled 14:35 20 January 2026
Estimated 14:35 20 January 2026
N None
Arrival Cardiff Airport
IATA: CWLICAO: EGFF
Scheduled 16:05 20 January 2026
Estimated 16:05 20 January 2026
None None
BA8048 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: IB 5253
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1473 kms / 915 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: SHT8048
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Alicante: Tuesday 2026-01-20 05:50 AM
  • Current Time in Cardiff: Tuesday 2026-01-20 04:50 AM

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British Airways Flight BA8048 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA8048 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 1473 km (915 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA8048 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA8048 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA8048 flight?

All British Airways BA8048 flights are operated using Airbus A320 (sharklets) aircraft.

How many British Airways BA8048 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA8048 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.