BA59 Flight Status British Airways: London to Cape Town (BAW59)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 22:20
- Actual
- 22:51
Terminal: 5 | Gate: C66
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
CPT Cape Town
- Scheduled
- 12:10
- Estimated
- 12:04
- Delay
Gate: A5
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+2
Departed 11h 30m ago · landing now 100%
LHR 22:51 CPT 12:04 +1
9,681 km (6,016 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 9681 km / 6016 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:50 · Typical Duration: 11:10 · Aircraft:
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BA 59 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Cape Town
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | CPT | 22:51 | 12:04 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | CPT | 22:33 | 11:45 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | CPT | 22:36 | 11:44 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | CPT | 22:39 | 11:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | CPT | 22:44 | 12:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | CPT | 22:44 | 11:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | CPT | 22:43 | 11:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | CPT | 22:37 | 11:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | CPT | 22:42 | 11:42 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | CPT | 22:35 | 11:55 | Landed | Track > |
British Airways flight BA 59 links London and Cape Town, 9,681 km (6,016 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 11 h 50 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 11 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 22:51, 31 minutes late, and is due in Cape Town at 12:04 the next day, 6 minutes early.
About BA 59
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.
- Distance
- 9,681 km (6,016 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 11 h 10 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
BA 59 FAQ
- How long is the BA59 flight from London to Cape Town?
- The timetable allows 11 h 50 min. London to Cape Town is 9,681 km (6,016 mi).
- How often is BA59 from London to Cape Town late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest BA59 flight from London to Cape Town?
- The latest BA59 was the 22:20 (local time) departure from London on 12 November 2026; it landed 25 minutes early.
- Which days does BA59 fly from London to Cape Town?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA59 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does BA59 have?
- Also listed as BAW59 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 59.
- Can I get compensation if BA59 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. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
BA59 and London LHR to Cape Town CPT Flights
Flight BA59 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AY5949, IB3515, AA6791
Other flights departing from London LHR: 6R121, A3609, AM8, VS411
Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: FN131, W22031, GE131
All flights connecting London LHR to Cape Town CPT.