How long is the BA42 flight?

The timetable allows 12 hours. Cape Town to London is 9,681 km (6,016 mi).

Which terminal does BA42 use?

It usually 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 BA42 have?

Also listed as BAW42 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 42.

Can I get compensation if BA42 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.

BA42 Flight Status British Airways: Cape Town to London (BAW42)

British Airways BA 42

Scheduled in 2h56'

CPT Cape Town

Scheduled: 20:35
Estimated: 20:35

Gate: B1

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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LHR London

Scheduled: 06:35
Estimated
Delay

Terminal: 5

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Departs in 2h 56m 0%

CPT 20:35 LHR 06:35 ⁺¹

9,681 km (6,016 mi) to fly

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 9681 km / 6016 miles · Scheduled Duration: 12:00 · Typical Duration: 11:20

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BA 42 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Cape Town to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	CPT	LHR	20:35	06:35	Scheduled	Track >
Nov 08	CPT	LHR	21:30	06:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	CPT	LHR	20:53	06:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	CPT	LHR	20:47	06:15	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	CPT	LHR	21:02	06:22	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	CPT	LHR	20:54	06:04	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	CPT	LHR	20:48	06:11	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	CPT	LHR	21:11	06:14	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	CPT	LHR	20:43	06:03	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	CPT	LHR	20:53	06:28	Landed	Track >

British Airways flight BA 42 links Cape Town and London, 9,681 km (6,016 mi) apart, and flies daily. The timetable allows 12 hours, but the flight usually takes about 11 h 20 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 20:35 and arrive at 06:35 the next morning local time.

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About BA 42

Route: Cape Town International Airport CPT to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 9,681 km (6,016 mi)
Typical flight time: 11 h 20 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 9

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, 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.

BA 42 FAQ

How long is the BA42 flight?: The timetable allows 12 hours. Cape Town to London is 9,681 km (6,016 mi).
How often is BA42 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does BA42 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA42 use?: It usually 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 BA42 have?: Also listed as BAW42 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 42.
Can I get compensation if BA42 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.

BA42 and Cape Town CPT to London LHR Flights

Flight BA42 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AY5950, IB3504, AA6722

Other flights departing from Cape Town CPT: SA372, DL211, FA501, UA2222

Other flights arriving at London LHR: TG910, AI161, VS6

All flights connecting Cape Town CPT to London LHR.