BA55 Flight Status British Airways: London to Johannesburg (BAW55)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 18:30
- Actual
- 18:54
Terminal: 5 | Gate: B34
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
JNB Johannesburg
- Scheduled
- 07:35
- Actual
- 07:13
- Delay
Terminal: A | Gate: 16
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+2
Landed 5h 21m ago 100%
LHR 18:54 JNB 07:13 +1
9,075 km (5,639 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 9075 km / 5639 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:05 · Actual Duration: 10:19 · Aircraft:
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BA 55 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Johannesburg
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | JNB | 18:54 | 07:13 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | JNB | 19:04 | 07:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | JNB | 18:54 | 07:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | JNB | 18:49 | 07:20 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | JNB | 18:57 | 07:20 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | JNB | 19:46 | 07:59 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | JNB | 18:54 | 07:06 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | JNB | 19:20 | 07:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | JNB | 18:57 | 07:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | JNB | 18:50 | 07:20 | Landed | Track > |
British Airways operates BA 55 from London to Johannesburg, a 9,075 km (5,639 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). With 11 h 5 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 10 h 20 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 24 minutes late and still landed at 07:13 the next morning, 22 minutes early.
About BA 55
British Airways Flight BA55 connects London, United Kingdom to Johannesburg, South Africa, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB.
- Distance
- 9,075 km (5,639 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h 20 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 24 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 22 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
BA 55 FAQ
- How long is the BA55 flight from London to Johannesburg?
- The timetable allows 11 h 5 min. London to Johannesburg is 9,075 km (5,639 mi).
- How often is BA55 from London to Johannesburg late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 24 minutes on average.
- When was the latest BA55 flight from London to Johannesburg?
- The latest BA55 was the 18:30 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 22 minutes early.
- Which days does BA55 fly from London to Johannesburg?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA55 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal A at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does BA55 have?
- Also listed as BAW55 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 55.
- Can I get compensation if BA55 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. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
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BA55 and London LHR to Johannesburg JNB Flights
Flight BA55 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AY5945, IB3511, AA7106
Other flights departing from London LHR: TP1357, JL44, LH917
Other flights arriving at Johannesburg JNB: CA867, CX749, FA668, FA424
All flights connecting London LHR to Johannesburg JNB.