How long is the BA48 flight?

The timetable allows 9 h 25 min. Seattle to London is 7,701 km (4,785 mi).

Which terminal does BA48 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 BA48 have?

Also listed as BAW48 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 48.

Can I get compensation if BA48 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.

BA48 Flight Status British Airways: Seattle to London (BAW48)

British Airways BA 48

Landed On Time

SEA Seattle

Scheduled: 18:45
Actual: 19:36

Gate: S10

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time PST

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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LHR London

Scheduled: 12:10
Actual: 12:06
Delay

Terminal: 5

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Landed 1h 36m ago 100%

SEA 19:36 LHR 12:06 ⁺¹

7,701 km (4,785 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 7701 km / 4785 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:25 · Actual Duration: 08:30

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BA 48 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Seattle to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	SEA	LHR	19:36	12:06	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	SEA	LHR	22:11	14:31	Delayed	Track >
Nov 06	SEA	LHR	20:13	12:46	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 05	SEA	LHR	19:38	12:27	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 04	SEA	LHR	20:10	12:54	Delayed	Track >
Nov 03	SEA	LHR	19:06	11:59	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	SEA	LHR	19:29	12:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	SEA	LHR	19:33	12:32	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 31	SEA	LHR	20:47	12:15	Landed	Track >

British Airways flight BA 48 links Seattle and London, 7,701 km (4,785 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With 9 h 25 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 8 h 50 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 51 minutes late and still landed at 12:06 the next day, 4 minutes early.

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About BA 48

Route: Seattle Tacoma International Airport SEA to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 7,701 km (4,785 mi)
Typical flight time: 8 h 50 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 4 of the last 7
Average delay when late: 25 min

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 4 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 48 FAQ

How long is the BA48 flight?: The timetable allows 9 h 25 min. Seattle to London is 7,701 km (4,785 mi).
How often is BA48 late?: 3 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
Which days does BA48 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA48 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 BA48 have?: Also listed as BAW48 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 48.
Can I get compensation if BA48 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.

BA48 and Seattle SEA to London LHR Flights

Flight BA48 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers IB3506, AS5270, AY5448, EI8748, AA6907

Other flights departing from Seattle SEA: AS100, AS284, GI777

Other flights arriving at London LHR: AA78, BA192, BA711

All flights connecting Seattle SEA to London LHR.