BA 45 London to Cape Town Flight Status

British Airways Flight BA45 from London Heathrow Airport LHR to Cape Town International Airport CPT is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 27th, 2026.
Check the table below for BA45's most recent flight history:

BA 45 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 27 21:31 10:31
Landed
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Mar 25 21:24 10:17
Landed
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Mar 22 21:23 10:37
Landed Late
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Mar 20 21:01 09:48
Landed
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Mar 18 21:02 09:47
Landed
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British Airways BA 45 London to Cape Town Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA45 connects London, United Kingdom to Cape Town, South Africa, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Cape Town International Airport CPT.

How long is the BA45 flight from London to Cape Town?

The average flight time from London to Cape Town is 11 hours. The flight distance is 9681 km / 6016 miles and the average flight speed is 880 km/h / 547 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA45 London to Cape Town?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA45 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest BA45 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 10:31.

How else can the flight BA45 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW45, BAW045, BA045, BA0045, BA 45, BAW 45.

How often is flight BA45 delayed?

On average, 30% of all BA45 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA45 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA45 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 BA45 Flight Tracker above for more details.

BA45 and London LHR to Cape Town CPT Flights

Flight BA45 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AA6791, AY5951

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA774, BA352, BA322, CX38

Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: FA606, FA738, FA159, FA845

All flights connecting London LHR to Cape Town CPT.

BA45 British Airways Flight: London to Cape Town Route Map

BA45 British Airways Flight Map: London to Cape Town
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