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BA243 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the BA243 flight operated by British Airways on Nov 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX). The flight is expected to depart at 12:45 (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 18:45 (local time in Mexico City, UTC-6) .
Mon, Nov 2
Wed, Nov 4
LON-MEX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 47m early
London(LHR)
13:22
Scheduled: 12:45, Nov 2
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h
Mexico City(MEX)
17:58
Scheduled: 18:45, Nov 2
Mexico City International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B45
Arrival Gate
E3
Baggage
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LON-MEX

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
12:45
Scheduled: 12:45, Nov 4
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h
Mexico City(MEX)
18:45
Scheduled: 18:45, Nov 4
Mexico City International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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BA243 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA243 flight flying from London to Mexico City on 11/3/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 216 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
13 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
73 %
Late on average
22 minutes
Age
8y, 8m
Seats
216
Distance
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Flight History for BA243

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Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 26 London (LHR) Mexico City (MEX) 789 13:18 18:25 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 London (LHR) Mexico City (MEX) 789 16:44 21:45 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 London (LHR) Mexico City (MEX) 788 16:48 21:44 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 London (LHR) Mexico City (MEX) 789 14:07 19:08 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 London (LHR) Mexico City (MEX) 789 13:21 18:03 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 London (LHR) Mexico City (MEX) 789 13:22 17:58 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 London (LHR) Mexico City (MEX) 789 12:45 18:45 Scheduled

BA243 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA243 is 13% (Late on average 59 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 22 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
13 %
Late on average 59 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
53 %
60 mins late
17 %
90 mins late
17 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 22 minutes
Early
43 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
13 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ba243?

    Flight ba243 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:45, arrival 18:45 (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight ba243 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:45, with arrival at 18:45. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ba243 is scheduled to depart at 12:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight ba243 is scheduled to arrive at 18:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:45. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • Flight ba243 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX). Typical flight time is about 12 hours; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight ba243 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 ba243 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 3, 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 ba243 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:45.
  • Flight ba243 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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Destination Info: Mexico City Weather & Time

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Clear
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11°C - 25°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-6 hour time difference
Time on arrival: London 00:45 | Mexico City 18:45

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