British Airways BA8049 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA8049 takes off from Cardiff (CWL) United Kingdom to Alicante (ALC) Spain. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Cardiff Airport at 16:40 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Alicante Airport at 20:00 Europe/Madrid. The flight will last about 2 hours 26 minutes.

BA8049 - BAW8049 British Airways (BA)
CWL Cardiff United Kingdom
Flight CWL to ALC
ALC Alicante Spain
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cardiff Airport
IATA: CWLICAO: EGFF
Scheduled 16:40
None None
Arrival Alicante Airport
IATA: ALCICAO: LEAL
Scheduled 20:00
N None
BA8049 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 26 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1473 kms / 915 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: SHT8049
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Current Time in Cardiff: Thursday 2026-03-05 10:01 AM
  • Current Time in Alicante: Thursday 2026-03-05 11:01 AM

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British Airways Flight BA8049 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA8049 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 26 minutes, with the flight distance of 1473 km (915 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA8049 flight?

All British Airways BA8049 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA8049 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA8049 arrives in Alicante Airport at Terminal N.

How many British Airways BA8049 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA8049 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.