British Airways BA042 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA042 flight operated by British Airways on Mar 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 20:35 (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) and arrive at 06:03 (local time in London, UTC+0) .
Sun, Mar 15
Mon, Mar 16
Tue, Mar 17
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En route
Your flight has departed Cape Town and is expected to arrive in London at 06:29.
12h 10m
Check-in Counter
A98-A104
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h 10m
Check-in Counter
A98-A104
Boarding Gate
B1
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h 10m
Check-in Counter
A98-A104
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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BA042 Aircraft Details
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Late on average
47 minutes
Age
5y, 2m
Seats
299
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
183 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
More legroom than on 25% of flights
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA042
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA042 flight departed on Sun, Mar 15 from CPT at approximately 21:01. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 06:29.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Mar 11 | Cape Town (CPT) | London (LHR) | B77W | 00:21 | 09:52 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Cape Town (CPT) | London (LHR) | B77W | 21:22 | 06:48 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Cape Town (CPT) | London (LHR) | B77W | 21:30 | 06:48 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Cape Town (CPT) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:58 | 06:31 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Cape Town (CPT) | London (LHR) | B77W | 21:01 | 06:29 | En route |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Cape Town (CPT) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:35 | 06:03 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Mar 17 | Cape Town (CPT) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:50 | 07:00 | Scheduled |
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BA042 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA042 is 77% (Late on average 1 hour 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 47 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 1 hour 28 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 47 minutes
Early
83%
On time
10%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
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-2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Cape Town 08:03| London 06:03
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