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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 16:45 20 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Alicante Airport at 20:05 20 January 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight will last about 2 hours 11 minutes.
Current status of BA8049 is Arrived On time
BA8049 - BAW8049
British Airways (BA)
CWL
Cardiff United Kingdom
ALC
Alicante Spain
Arrived On time
Scheduled
16:45 20 January 2026
Actual
16:40 20 January 2026
None
None
Scheduled
20:05 20 January 2026
Actual
19:51 20 January 2026
N
None
BA8049 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: IB 5252
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 11 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 (sharklets)
- Callsign: SHT8049
- Departure Timezone: Europe/London
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Current Time in Cardiff: Tuesday 2026-01-20 20:55 PM
- Current Time in Alicante: Tuesday 2026-01-20 21:55 PM
Flight routes similar to British Airways BA8049
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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BY6228 TUI Airways |
20/01/2026 06:50 |
2 hours 24 minutes 10:15 |
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VY1240 Vueling |
20/01/2026 16:45 |
2 hours 20 minutes 20:05 |
|
IB5252 Iberia |
20/01/2026 16:45 |
2 hours 20 minutes 20:05 |
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FR5544 Ryanair |
20/01/2026 16:05 |
2 hours 25 minutes 19:30 |
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BY6644 TUI Airways |
20/01/2026 06:45 |
2 hours 22 minutes 10:10 |
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BA8040 British Airways |
20/01/2026 13:00 |
2 hours 25 minutes 16:25 |
British Airways Flight BA8049 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA8049 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 11 minutes, with the flight distance of 1473 km (915 miles).
What is the current status of British Airways BA8049 flight?
The current status of flight British Airways BA8049 is Arrived On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA8049 flight?
All British Airways BA8049 flights are operated using Airbus A320 (sharklets) aircraft.
When does the flight British Airways BA8049 arrive?
Flight British Airways BA8049 arrives at 20:05.
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.