British Airways BA4987 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight British Airways BA4987 takes off from Des Moines (DSM) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Des Moines International Airport at 20:03 05 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 21:46 05 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 43 minutes.

Current status of BA4987 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 52 minutes

BA4987 - BAW4987 British Airways (BA)
DSM Des Moines United States
Flight DSM to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 52 minutes
Departure Des Moines International Airport
IATA: DSMICAO: KDSM
Scheduled 20:03 05 May 2026
Actual 19:52 05 May 2026
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Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 21:46 05 May 2026
Estimated 21:23 05 May 2026
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BA4987 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AS 6466, IB 8217, AA 4121
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 43 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 480 kms / 298 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 76
  • Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 170
  • Callsign: BAW4987
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Des Moines: Tuesday 2026-05-05 20:31 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Tuesday 2026-05-05 20:31 PM

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British Airways Flight BA4987 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA4987 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 43 minutes, with the flight distance of 480 km (298 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA4987 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA4987 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA4987 flight?

All British Airways BA4987 flights are operated using Embraer 170 aircraft.

When does the flight British Airways BA4987 arrive?

Flight British Airways BA4987 arrives at 21:46.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA4987 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA4987 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many British Airways BA4987 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA4987 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.