En-Route, Arriving in 08:18:23'
Terminal: 5 | Gate: C66
Departure: Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Scheduled:
11:40
|
Actual:
12:07
Arrival: Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Scheduled:
14:55
|
Estimated:
14:34
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BA 281 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 15 12:07 14:34
En-Route
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Jun 14 12:19 14:36
Landed
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Jun 13 12:06 14:29
Landed
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Jun 12 12:34 14:47
Landed
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Jun 11 12:49 15:22
Landed Late
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British Airways BA 281 London to Los Angeles Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA281 connects London, United Kingdom to Los Angeles, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

How long is the BA281 flight from London to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from London to Los Angeles is 10 hours and 24 minutes. The flight distance is 8759 km / 5442 miles and the average flight speed is 841 km/h / 523 mph.

How many BA281 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight BA281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA281 London to Los Angeles?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA281 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA281 arriving at?

Flight BA281 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal B.

When was the latest BA281 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, June 15th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 14:34.

How else can the flight BA281 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW281, BA0281, BA 281, BAW 281.

How often is flight BA281 delayed?

On average, 20% of all BA281 flights are delayed. The average delay is 14 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA281 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA281 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.

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BA281 and London LHR to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Flight BA281 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AY5469, EI8981, IB3622, AA6992, AS5289

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA432, VS105, BA304, BA748

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: KE11, DL946, DL1651, UA774

All flights connecting London LHR to Los Angeles LAX.

BA281 British Airways Flight: London to Los Angeles Route Map

BA281 British Airways Flight Map: London to Los Angeles
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