How long is the BA9171 flight?

The timetable allows 11 hours. Johannesburg to London is 9,075 km (5,639 mi).

What other flight numbers does BA9171 have?

Also listed as BAW9171 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 9171.

Can I get compensation if BA9171 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.

BA9171 Flight Status British Airways: Johannesburg to London (BAW9171)

British Airways BA 9171

Delayed

JNB Johannesburg

Scheduled: 22:00
Actual: 23:17

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

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LHR London

Scheduled: 07:00
Estimated: 08:12
Delay: 1h12'

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Departed 17h 35m ago · was due to land 6h 40m ago, awaiting update 100%

JNB 23:17 LHR 08:12 ⁺¹

9,075 km (5,639 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.

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Distance: 9075 km / 5639 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:00

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BA 9171 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Johannesburg to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	JNB	LHR	23:17	08:12	Delayed	Track >

British Airways flight BA 9171 links Johannesburg and London, 9,075 km (5,639 mi) apart, and flies once a week, on Sundays. The timetable allows 11 hours; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Yesterday it left at 23:17, 1 h 17 min late, and is due in London at 08:12 the next morning, 1 h 12 min late.

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About BA 9171

Route: Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 9,075 km (5,639 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 11 h
Flies: Sun

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, 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 9171 FAQ

How long is the BA9171 flight?: The timetable allows 11 hours. Johannesburg to London is 9,075 km (5,639 mi).
Which days does BA9171 fly?: Once a week, on Sundays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does BA9171 have?: Also listed as BAW9171 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 9171.
Can I get compensation if BA9171 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.

BA9171 and Johannesburg JNB to London LHR Flights

Other flights departing from Johannesburg JNB: SA188, UA187, 4Z36

Other flights arriving at London LHR: CX237, AA108

All flights connecting Johannesburg JNB to London LHR.