How long is the BA5801 flight?

The timetable allows 7 h 25 min. Doha to Edinburgh is 5,547 km (3,447 mi).

What other flight numbers does BA5801 have?

Also listed as BAW5801 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 5801.

Can I get compensation if BA5801 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.

BA5801 Flight Status British Airways: Doha to Edinburgh (BAW5801)

British Airways BA 5801

Landed 26' Late

DOH Doha

Scheduled: 01:35
Actual: 02:11

Gate: C13

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+3

Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

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EDI Edinburgh

Scheduled: 06:00
Actual: 06:26
Delay: 26'

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Landed 4h 50m ago 100%

DOH 02:11 EDI 06:26

5,547 km (3,447 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 5547 km / 3447 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:25 · Actual Duration: 07:15

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BA 5801 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Doha to Edinburgh

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	DOH	EDI	02:11	06:26	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 08	DOH	EDI	01:58	05:56	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	DOH	EDI	02:11	06:14	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	DOH	EDI	02:05	05:57	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	DOH	EDI	01:52	05:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	DOH	EDI	02:06	06:03	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	DOH	EDI	01:52	05:48	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	DOH	EDI	02:00	06:01	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	DOH	EDI	02:02	06:07	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	DOH	EDI	01:58	05:51	Landed	Track >

British Airways' Doha–Edinburgh flight covers 5,547 km (3,447 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With 7 h 25 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 7 h, it often makes up time. Today it left 36 minutes late and landed at 06:26, 26 minutes late.

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About BA 5801

Route: Doha Hamad International Airport DOH to Edinburgh Airport EDI
Distance: 5,547 km (3,447 mi)
Typical flight time: 7 h
Flies: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 9 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 26 min

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Today's 26-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.

BA 5801 FAQ

How long is the BA5801 flight?: The timetable allows 7 h 25 min. Doha to Edinburgh is 5,547 km (3,447 mi).
How often is BA5801 late?: 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
Which days does BA5801 fly?: Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does BA5801 have?: Also listed as BAW5801 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 5801.
Can I get compensation if BA5801 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.

BA5801 and Doha DOH to Edinburgh EDI Flights

Flight BA5801 is a code-share British Airways flight of the Qatar Airways operated QR31.

Other flights departing from Doha DOH: QR703, QR31, QR779, 6E1342

Other flights arriving at Edinburgh EDI: HU407, QR31, DJ6566

All flights connecting Doha DOH to Edinburgh EDI.