Departure: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
19:00
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Estimated:
19:00
Arrival: Thu, Jul 2, 2026
Scheduled:
07:00
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BA 55 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 01 19:00 07:00
Scheduled
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Jun 30 19:52 07:20
Landed Late
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Jun 29 19:23 06:48
Landed
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Jun 28 19:38 06:58
Landed
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Jun 27 20:03 07:13
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British Airways BA 55 London to Johannesburg Flight Information

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.

How long is the BA55 flight from London to Johannesburg?

The average flight time from London to Johannesburg is 10 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance is 9075 km / 5639 miles and the average flight speed is 873 km/h / 542 mph.

How many BA55 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight BA55 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA55 London to Johannesburg?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA55 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA55 arriving at?

Flight BA55 arrives at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) Terminal A.

When was the latest BA55 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 07:00.

How else can the flight BA55 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW55, BAW055, BA055, BA0055, BA 55, BAW 55.

How often is flight BA55 delayed?

On average, 50% of all BA55 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA55 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA55 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 BA55 Flight Tracker above for more details.

British Airways BA55 News

BA55 and London LHR to Johannesburg JNB Flights

Other flights departing from London LHR: A3605, EW8465, NH212, BA522

Other flights arriving at Johannesburg JNB: SA281, CX749, SQ478

All flights connecting London LHR to Johannesburg JNB.

BA55 British Airways Flight: London to Johannesburg Route Map

BA55 British Airways Flight Map: London to Johannesburg
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