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| Jul 01 | LHR | CPT | 22:30 | 11:00 |
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| Jun 30 | LHR | CPT | 22:57 | 10:41 |
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| Jun 29 | LHR | CPT | 22:57 | 10:47 |
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| Jun 28 | LHR | CPT | 23:33 | 11:39 |
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| Jun 27 | LHR | CPT | 22:57 | 10:50 |
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| Jun 26 | LHR | CPT | 22:57 | 10:41 |
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| Jun 25 | LHR | CPT | 22:55 | 10:31 |
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| Jun 24 | LHR | CPT | 23:02 | 10:50 |
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| Jun 23 | LHR | CPT | 22:47 | 10:34 |
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| Jun 22 | LHR | CPT | 23:03 | 10:51 |
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British Airways Flight BA59 connects London, United Kingdom to Cape Town, South Africa, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Cape Town International Airport CPT.
How long is the BA59 flight from London to Cape Town?
The average flight time from London to Cape Town is 10 hours and 48 minutes. The flight distance is 9681 km / 6016 miles and the average flight speed is 891 km/h / 553 mph.
How many BA59 flights are operated per week?
7 flights per week. The flight BA59 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA59 London to Cape Town?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA59 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest BA59 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 11:00.
How else can the flight BA59 be referenced as?
This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW59, BAW059, BA059, BA0059, BA 59, BAW 59.
How often is flight BA59 delayed?
On average, 10% of all BA59 flights are delayed. The average delay is 39 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA59 flight or baggage issues?
If your BA59 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 BA59 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from London LHR: AM8, BA83, VS411, CA856
Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: LH576, QR1369, TK44, EK772
All flights connecting London LHR to Cape Town CPT.
