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BA168 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight BA168 operated by British Airways from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR) on Oct 6, 2026 has departed at 11:32 (Local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 18:47 (Local time in London, UTC+1) at Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Mon, Oct 5
Tue, Oct 6
Wed, Oct 7
SHA-LON

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m late
Shanghai(PVG)
10:56
Scheduled: 11:00, Oct 5
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
9204km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 45m
London(LHR)
18:51
Scheduled: 18:45, Oct 5
Heathrow Airport T5
Check-in Counter
G
Boarding Gate
D77
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
4
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SHA-LON

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En route
Your flight has departed Shanghai and is expected to arrive in London at 18:47.
Shanghai(PVG)
11:32
Scheduled: 11:00, Oct 6
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
9204km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 45m
London(LHR)
18:47
Scheduled: 18:45, Oct 6
Heathrow Airport T5
Check-in Counter
G01-G04
Boarding Gate
D81
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
11:00
Scheduled: 11:00, Oct 7
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 45m
London(LHR)
18:45
Scheduled: 18:45, Oct 7
Heathrow Airport T5
Check-in Counter
G01-G07
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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BA169
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London (LON) Shanghai (SHA)
Scheduled: 07:55
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BA168 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA168 flight flying from Shanghai to London on 10/6/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 216 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
57 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
39 minutes
Age
10y, 4m
Seats
216
Distance
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Flight History for BA168

Trip.com historical records show that the last BA168 flight departed on Mon, Oct 5 from PVG at approximately 10:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 18:51.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 1 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 789 11:34 18:28 Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 789 10:57 19:13 Arrived
Sat, Oct 3 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 789 -- -- Cancelled
Sun, Oct 4 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 789 11:41 18:40 Arrived
Mon, Oct 5 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 789 10:56 18:51 Arrived
Tue, Oct 6 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 789 11:32 18:47 En route
Wed, Oct 7 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 789 11:00 18:45 Scheduled

BA168 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA168 is 57% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 39 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
37 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 39 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ba168?

    Flight ba168 has departed (status: En route). Departure 11:32, estimated arrival 18:47 (updated Oct 6, 2026).
  • Flight ba168 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 11:32 and is estimated to arrive at 18:47.
  • Flight ba168 is scheduled to depart at 11:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:32, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 6, 2026).
  • Flight ba168 is scheduled to arrive at 18:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:47. Status is En route as of Oct 6, 2026.
  • For flight ba168, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D81. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ba168 is operated by British Airways from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 14 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight ba168 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 ba168 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 6, 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.
  • Flight ba168 has departed from Shanghai (PVG) at 11:32 (status: En route).
  • Flight ba168 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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