British Airways BA8978 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

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 10:15 25 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cardiff Airport at 11:30 25 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 1 hours 1 minutes.

Current status of BA8978 is In Gate

BA8978 - BAW8978 British Airways (BA)
BHD Belfast United Kingdom
Flight BHD to CWL
CWL Cardiff United Kingdom
In Gate
Departure George Best Belfast City Airport
IATA: BHDICAO: EGAC
Scheduled 10:15 25 May 2026
Actual 10:39 25 May 2026
- -
Arrival Cardiff Airport
IATA: CWLICAO: EGFF
Scheduled 11:30 25 May 2026
Actual 11:58 25 May 2026
- -
BA8978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 1 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 2026-05-25 17:25 PM
  • Current Time in Cardiff: Monday 2026-05-25 17:25 PM

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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) 1 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 In Gate.

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

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

When does the flight British Airways BA8978 arrive?

Flight British Airways BA8978 arrives at 11:30.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA8978 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA8978 arrives in Cardiff Airport at Terminal -.

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.