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BA249 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA249 flight operated by British Airways on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG). The flight is expected to depart at 22:00 (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 05:52 (local time in Rio de Janeiro, UTC-3) .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
LON-RIO

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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro at 06:15.
London(LHR)
22:23
Scheduled: 22:00, Nov 6
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 50m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
06:15
Scheduled: 06:50, Nov 7
Galeão International Airport T2
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LON-RIO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
22:00
Scheduled: 22:00, Nov 7
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 50m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
05:52
Scheduled: 06:50, Nov 8
Galeão International Airport T2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
22:00
Scheduled: 22:00, Nov 8
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 50m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
06:50
Scheduled: 06:50, Nov 9
Galeão International Airport T2
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BA249

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BA249 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA249 flight flying from London to Rio de Janeiro on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 26y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 219 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
19 minutes
Age
26y, 2m
Seats
219
Flight Distance
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Flight History for BA249

Trip.com historical records show that the last BA249 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from LHR at approximately 22:23. This flight is expected to arrrive in GIG at 06:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 London (LHR) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 772 22:23 06:23 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 London (LHR) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 772 22:32 06:50 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 London (LHR) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 772 22:24 06:27 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 London (LHR) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 772 22:23 07:09 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 London (LHR) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 772 22:23 06:15 En route
Sat, Nov 7 London (LHR) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 772 22:00 05:52 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 8 London (LHR) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 772 22:00 06:50 Scheduled

BA249 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA249 is 73% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 19 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ba249?

    Flight ba249 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 22:00, arrival 06:50 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight ba249 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 22:00, with arrival at 06:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ba249 is scheduled to depart at 22:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 22:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight ba249 is scheduled to arrive at 06:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:52. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight ba249 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG). Typical flight time is about 11 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight ba249 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 ba249 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.
  • Flight ba249 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 22:00.
  • Flight ba249 usually flies a Boeing 777-200 with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: London 08:52 | Rio de Janeiro 05:52

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