BA56 Flight Status British Airways: Johannesburg to London (BAW56)
JNB Johannesburg
- Scheduled
- 19:35
- Actual
- 19:48
Terminal: A | Gate: 12
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+2
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 04:55
- Actual
- 04:33
- Delay
Terminal: 5
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT
Landed 6h 05m ago 100%
JNB 19:48 LHR 04:33 +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: 11:20 · Actual Duration: 10:45 · Aircraft:
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BA 56 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Johannesburg to London
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | JNB | LHR | 19:48 | 04:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | JNB | LHR | 20:34 | 04:58 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | JNB | LHR | 22:04 | 06:38 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | JNB | LHR | 19:53 | 04:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | JNB | LHR | 19:58 | 04:38 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | JNB | LHR | 19:56 | 04:50 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | JNB | LHR | 19:55 | 04:37 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | JNB | LHR | 19:49 | 04:36 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | JNB | LHR | 20:03 | 04:45 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | JNB | LHR | 19:52 | 04:36 | Landed | Track > |
British Airways flight BA 56 links Johannesburg and London, 9,075 km (5,639 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 11 h 20 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 04:33 the next morning, 22 minutes early.
About BA 56
British Airways Flight BA56 connects Johannesburg, South Africa to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
- Distance
- 9,075 km (5,639 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h 40 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal A
Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, 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 56 FAQ
- How long is the BA56 flight from Johannesburg to London?
- The timetable allows 11 h 20 min. Johannesburg to London is 9,075 km (5,639 mi).
- How often is BA56 from Johannesburg to London late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest BA56 flight from Johannesburg to London?
- The latest BA56 was the 19:35 (local time) departure from Johannesburg on 13 November 2026; it landed 22 minutes early.
- Which days does BA56 fly from Johannesburg to London?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA56 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal A at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and 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 BA56 have?
- Also listed as BAW56 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 56.
- Can I get compensation if BA56 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.
BA56 and Johannesburg JNB to London LHR Flights
Flight BA56 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers IB3512, AA7107, AY6600
Other flights departing from Johannesburg JNB: TM306, FA115, AF995
Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA34, BA58, BA78
All flights connecting Johannesburg JNB to London LHR.