BA196 Flight Status British Airways: Houston to London (BAW196)
IAH Houston
- Scheduled
- 21:40
- Actual
- 22:09
Terminal: D | Gate: D14
Departure: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time CST
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 12:40
- Actual
- 12:46
- Delay
Terminal: 5
Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT
Landed 24h 14m ago 100%
IAH 22:09 LHR 12:46 +1
7,762 km (4,823 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 7762 km / 4823 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:00 · Actual Duration: 08:37 · Aircraft:
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BA 196 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Houston to London
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07 | IAH | LHR | 22:09 | 12:46 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | IAH | LHR | 21:56 | 12:31 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | IAH | LHR | 21:50 | 12:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | IAH | LHR | 22:10 | 13:09 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 02 | IAH | LHR | 22:11 | 13:21 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 31 | IAH | LHR | 23:30 | 13:12 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | IAH | LHR | 23:35 | 13:03 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 29 | IAH | LHR | 22:45 | 12:19 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 27 | IAH | LHR | 23:22 | 12:41 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 26 | IAH | LHR | 23:14 | 12:22 | Landed | Track > |
British Airways operates BA 196 from Houston to London, a 7,762 km (4,823 mi) trip, four times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). With 9 hours in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 8 h 35 min, it often makes up time. On Saturday it left 29 minutes late and still landed at 12:46 the next day, just 6 minutes behind schedule.
About BA 196
- Distance
- 7,762 km (4,823 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 8 h 35 min
- Flies
- Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- On time
- 6 of the last 8
- Average delay when late
- 35 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal D, gate D14
Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Saturday's 6-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.
BA 196 FAQ
- How long is the BA196 flight?
- The timetable allows 9 hours. Houston to London is 7,762 km (4,823 mi).
- How often is BA196 late?
- 2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 35 minutes on average.
- Which days does BA196 fly?
- Four times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA196 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal D, gate D14 at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and arrives at Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does BA196 have?
- Also listed as BAW196 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 196.
- Can I get compensation if BA196 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. Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.
BA196 and Houston IAH to London LHR Flights
Flight BA196 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AY5496, EI8896, IB3578, AA6953
Other flights departing from Houston IAH: YV4013, OO5361, UA429, UA1609
Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA272, TP1352
All flights connecting Houston IAH to London LHR.