AY5949 Flight Status Finnair: London to Cape Town (FIN5949)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 22:20
- Actual
- 22:51
Terminal: 5 | Gate: C66
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
CPT Cape Town
- Scheduled
- 12:10
- Estimated
- 12:02
- Delay
Gate: A5
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+2
Departed 11h 18m ago · landing now 100%
LHR 22:51 CPT 12:02 +1
9,681 km (6,016 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 9681 km / 6016 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:50 · Typical Duration: 11:10 · Aircraft:
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AY 5949 Flight Status & Schedule Finnair London to Cape Town
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | CPT | 22:51 | 12:02 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | CPT | 22:33 | 11:45 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | CPT | 22:36 | 11:44 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | CPT | 22:39 | 11:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | CPT | 22:44 | 12:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | CPT | 22:44 | 11:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | CPT | 22:43 | 11:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | CPT | 22:37 | 11:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | CPT | 22:42 | 11:42 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | CPT | 22:35 | 11:55 | Landed | Track > |
Finnair's London–Cape Town flight covers 9,681 km (6,016 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 11 h 50 min; in practice it usually takes about 11 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 22:51, 31 minutes late, and is due in Cape Town at 12:02 the next day, 8 minutes early.
About AY 5949
Finnair Flight AY5949 connects London, United Kingdom to Cape Town, South Africa, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Cape Town International Airport CPT.
- Distance
- 9,681 km (6,016 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 11 h 10 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
AY 5949 FAQ
- How long is the AY5949 flight from London to Cape Town?
- The timetable allows 11 h 50 min. London to Cape Town is 9,681 km (6,016 mi).
- How often is AY5949 from London to Cape Town late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest AY5949 flight from London to Cape Town?
- The latest AY5949 was the 22:20 (local time) departure from London on 12 November 2026; it landed 25 minutes early.
- Which days does AY5949 fly from London to Cape Town?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does AY5949 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does AY5949 have?
- Also listed as FIN5949 (Finnair's ICAO code) and AY 5949.
- Can I get compensation if AY5949 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
AY5949 and London LHR to Cape Town CPT Flights
Flight AY5949 is a code-share Finnair flight of the British Airways operated BA59.
Other flights departing from London LHR: A3609, BA59, AM8
Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: BA59, FN131, W22031, GE131
All flights connecting London LHR to Cape Town CPT.