BA 57: London → Johannesburg

3% of departures were no more than 15 minutes behind schedule. That is 58 percentage points below the average across all 483 flight numbers FlightPeek analyses (61%). On average, BA 57 leaves 38 minutes behind schedule. 28% of departures were more than an hour late.

What to do if BA 57 is delayed

This flight departs outside the EU. EU Regulation 261/2004 then only applies if an EU airline flies into the EU – otherwise the rules of the departure country and the airline's conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

How punctual is BA 57?

In the roughly three months up to 18 August 2026, 3% of 89 departures left no more than 15 minutes late. On average, BA 57 leaves 38 minutes behind schedule.

When does BA 57 depart and arrive?

Scheduled departure is 21:20 local time in London, arrival 09:25 local time in Johannesburg, with a flight time of 11 h 5 min. Schedules change by season – your booking is what counts.

Which aircraft operates BA 57?

Most recently, BA 57 was flown with a AIRBUS A380-800. The airline can swap aircraft at short notice.

How do I find out straight away if BA 57 is delayed?

FlightPeek watches the flight and sends delay, gate, terminal and cancellation alerts to your phone – often before the departure board shows them.