British Airways BA8978 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight British Airways BA8978 takes off from Belfast (BHD) United Kingdom to Cardiff (CWL) United Kingdom. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves George Best Belfast City Airport at 10:10 29 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cardiff Airport at 11:30 29 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of BA8978 is Arrived On time

BA8978 - BAW8978 British Airways (BA)
BHD Belfast United Kingdom
Flight BHD to CWL
CWL Cardiff United Kingdom
Arrived On time
Departure George Best Belfast City Airport
IATA: BHDICAO: EGAC
Scheduled 10:10 29 December 2025
Actual 10:23 29 December 2025
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Arrival Cardiff Airport
IATA: CWLICAO: EGFF
Scheduled 11:30 29 December 2025
Actual 11:39 29 December 2025
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BA8978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: EI 3620
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 396 kms / 246 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 174
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Callsign: BAW8978
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Belfast: Monday 2025-12-29 13:27 PM
  • Current Time in Cardiff: Monday 2025-12-29 13:27 PM

Flight routes similar to British Airways BA8978

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Aer Lingus EI3620
Aer Lingus 		29/12/2025
10:10 		1 hours 20 minutes
11:30
Tbilisi Airways TD837
Tbilisi Airways 		29/12/2025
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British Airways Flight BA8978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA8978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 396 km (246 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA8978 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA8978 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA8978 flight?

All British Airways BA8978 flights are operated using ATR 72 aircraft.

How many British Airways BA8978 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA8978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.