British Airways
BA059 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA059 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT). The flight is expected to depart at 22:30 (local time in London, UTC+1) and land at 11:00 (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) .
Thu, Oct 1
Fri, Oct 2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 30m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
B36
Arrival Gate
B4
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
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11h 30m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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BA059 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA059 flight flying from London to Cape Town on 10/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 331 seats.
Airbus A350
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
4y, 8m
Seats
331
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
Legroom
71 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for BA059
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA059 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from LHR at approximately 22:30. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 10:21.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 26 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | A35K | 23:20 | 10:58 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 27 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | A35K | 22:47 | 10:31 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | A35K | 22:53 | 10:46 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | A35K | 22:48 | 10:45 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | A35K | 22:51 | 10:50 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | A35K | 22:30 | 10:21 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 2 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | A35K | 22:30 | 11:00 | Scheduled |
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BA059 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA059 is 67% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Has flight ba059 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba059 is scheduled to depart at 22:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 22:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight ba059 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba059 is scheduled to arrive at 11:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:00. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 2, 2026. -
What route does flight ba059 fly?
Flight ba059 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight ba059 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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What is the seat configuration for flight ba059?
Flight ba059 usually flies a Airbus A350 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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