British Airways BA055 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the BA055 flight operated by British Airways on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 18:30 (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 06:48 (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) .
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Johannesburg at 07:38.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
C61
Arrival Gate
A16
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
C,D,F
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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BA055 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA055 flight flying from London to Johannesburg on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 11y. The aircraft is equipped with 216 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
53
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
11y
Seats
216
Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
183 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
185 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA055
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA055 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from LHR at approximately 19:20. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 07:38.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Nov 2 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 19:22 | 07:43 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 3 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 18:52 | 07:23 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 4 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 18:50 | 07:20 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 5 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 18:57 | 07:16 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 6 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 19:20 | 07:38 | En route |
| Sat, Nov 7 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 18:30 | 06:48 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Nov 8 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 18:30 | 07:35 | Scheduled |
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BA055 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA055 is 53% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
31 minutes
Early
10
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
37
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ba055?
Flight ba055 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:30, arrival 07:35 (updated Nov 7, 2026).Is flight ba055 on time today?
Flight ba055 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:30, with arrival at 07:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ba055 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba055 is scheduled to depart at 18:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).When is flight ba055 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba055 is scheduled to arrive at 07:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:48. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.What route does flight ba055 fly?
Flight ba055 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 11 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba055?
Track flight ba055 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ba055 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba055 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact British Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ba055 departed from London?
Flight ba055 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:30.What is the seat configuration for flight ba055?
Flight ba055 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 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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