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| Aug 17 | MEX | LHR | 22:19 | 15:13 |
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| Aug 16 | MEX | LHR | 22:11 | 14:47 |
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| Aug 15 | MEX | LHR | 22:22 | 15:21 |
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| Aug 14 | MEX | LHR | 22:25 | 15:14 |
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| Aug 13 | MEX | LHR | 23:01 | 15:37 |
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| Aug 12 | MEX | LHR | 22:19 | 14:55 |
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| Aug 11 | MEX | LHR | 00:17 | 16:57 |
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| Aug 10 | MEX | LHR | 22:32 | 15:26 |
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| Aug 09 | MEX | LHR | 22:51 | 15:51 |
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| Aug 08 | MEX | LHR | 01:03 | 17:42 |
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British Airways Flight BA242 connects Mexico City, Mexico to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
How long is the BA242 flight from Mexico City to London?
The average flight time from Mexico City to London is 9 hours and 46 minutes. The flight distance is 8903 km / 5532 miles and the average flight speed is 911 km/h / 566 mph.
How many BA242 flights are operated per week?
7 flights per week. The flight BA242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA242 Mexico City to London?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA242 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight BA242 arriving at?
Flight BA242 arrives at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 5.
When was the latest BA242 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 15:13.
How else can the flight BA242 be referenced as?
This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW242, BA0242, BA 242, BAW 242.
How often is flight BA242 delayed?
On average, 40% of all BA242 flights are delayed. The average delay is 61 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA242 flight or baggage issues?
If your BA242 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our BA242 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Flight BA242 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number IB3601
Other flights departing from Mexico City MEX: AM264, AM564, AM964, Y43918
Other flights arriving at London LHR: AV120, DL20, A3602, BA949
All flights connecting Mexico City MEX to London LHR.
