How long is the BA58 flight from Cape Town to London?

The timetable allows 12 hours. Cape Town to London is 9,681 km (6,016 mi).

Which terminal does BA58 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 BA58 have?

Also listed as BAW58 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 58.

Can I get compensation if BA58 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.

BA58 Flight Status British Airways: Cape Town to London (BAW58)

British Airways BA 58

Landed On Time

CPT Cape Town

Scheduled: 18:55
Actual: 19:05

Gate: B3

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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LHR London

Scheduled: 04:55
Actual: 04:37
Delay

Terminal: 5

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Landed 5h 37m ago 100%

CPT 19:05 LHR 04:37 ⁺¹

9,681 km (6,016 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 9681 km / 6016 miles · Scheduled Duration: 12:00 · Actual Duration: 11:32

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BA 58 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Cape Town to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 14	CPT	LHR	18:55	04:55	Scheduled	Track >
Nov 13	CPT	LHR	19:05	04:37	Landed	Track >
Nov 12	CPT	LHR	19:11	04:46	Landed	Track >
Nov 11	CPT	LHR	19:06	04:34	Landed	Track >
Nov 10	CPT	LHR	19:07	04:35	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	CPT	LHR	18:57	04:33	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	CPT	LHR	19:04	04:33	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	CPT	LHR	19:02	04:34	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	CPT	LHR	19:01	04:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	CPT	LHR	19:04	04:36	Landed	Track >

British Airways' Cape Town–London flight covers 9,681 km (6,016 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 12 hours; in practice it usually takes about 11 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 04:37 the next morning, 18 minutes early.

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About BA 58

British Airways Flight BA58 connects Cape Town, South Africa to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Cape Town International Airport CPT and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.

Route: Cape Town International Airport CPT to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 9,681 km (6,016 mi)
Typical flight time: 11 h 30 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 9

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 18 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 58 FAQ

How long is the BA58 flight from Cape Town to London?: The timetable allows 12 hours. Cape Town to London is 9,681 km (6,016 mi).
How often is BA58 from Cape Town to London late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
When was the latest BA58 flight from Cape Town to London?: The latest BA58 was the 18:55 (local time) departure from Cape Town on 13 November 2026; it landed 18 minutes early.
Which days does BA58 fly from Cape Town to London?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA58 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 BA58 have?: Also listed as BAW58 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 58.
Can I get compensation if BA58 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.

BA58 and Cape Town CPT to London LHR Flights

Flight BA58 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AY5948, IB3514, AA7109

Other flights departing from Cape Town CPT: FA359, FA567, GE134, W22034

Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA34, BA56, BA78

All flights connecting Cape Town CPT to London LHR.