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| Jul 01 | LHR | GIG | 21:45 | 05:25 |
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| Jun 30 | LHR | GIG | 22:05 | 04:58 |
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| Jun 29 | LHR | GIG | 22:07 | 05:03 |
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| Jun 28 | LHR | GIG | 22:04 | 04:50 |
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| Jun 27 | LHR | GIG | 22:10 | 05:07 |
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| Jun 26 | LHR | GIG | 22:41 | 05:37 |
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| Jun 25 | LHR | GIG | 22:11 | 05:12 |
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| Jun 24 | LHR | GIG | 22:38 | 05:28 |
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| Jun 23 | LHR | GIG | 23:05 | 06:01 |
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| Jun 22 | LHR | GIG | 22:17 | 05:14 |
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British Airways Flight BA249 connects London, United Kingdom to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport GIG.
How long is the BA249 flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?
The average flight time from London to Rio de Janeiro is 10 hours and 54 minutes. The flight distance is 9253 km / 5750 miles and the average flight speed is 843 km/h / 524 mph.
How many BA249 flights are operated per week?
7 flights per week. The flight BA249 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA249 London to Rio de Janeiro?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA249 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight BA249 arriving at?
Flight BA249 arrives at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) Terminal 2.
When was the latest BA249 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 05:25.
How else can the flight BA249 be referenced as?
This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW249, BA0249, BA 249, BAW 249.
How often is flight BA249 delayed?
On average, 30% of all BA249 flights are delayed. The average delay is 17 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA249 flight or baggage issues?
If your BA249 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 BA249 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from London LHR: MH1, EY68, BA1320, QR16
Other flights arriving at Rio de Janeiro GIG: AZ672, TP75, UA129
All flights connecting London LHR to Rio de Janeiro GIG.
