British Airways BA217 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA217 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 31, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Washington D.C. (IAD). The flight is expected to depart at 12:15 (local time in London, UTC+0) and arrive at 16:40 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) .
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
Sun, Nov 1
Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 16:23.
8h 25m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
19
Need a flight from London to Washington D.C.?
British Airways From AU$683
Search flights Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 25m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
19
Show more
Need a flight from London to Washington D.C.?
British Airways From AU$683
Search flights Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 25m
Check-in Counter
C,D,F
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
Show more
Need a flight from London to Washington D.C.?
British Airways From AU$683
Search flights Information provided by VariFlight For real-time updates, please check airport displays or contact your airline. You can also explore more flights from London to Washington D.C. or track other flights with our flight status tracker.
BA217 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA217 flight from London to Washington D.C. on 10/31/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-10. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 4m. The aircraft has 256 seats.
Boeing 787-10
Punctuality (Departure)
33
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
1y, 4m
Seats
256
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 25% of flights
47 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
183 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
185 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
See more amenities and seat info in the app
Show more
Flight History for BA217
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA217 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from LHR at approximately 12:51. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 16:23.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 26 | London (LHR) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B78X | 12:53 | 16:45 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | London (LHR) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B78X | 12:57 | 16:29 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | London (LHR) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B78X | 12:52 | 16:24 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | London (LHR) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B78X | 12:58 | 16:24 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | London (LHR) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B78X | 12:51 | 16:23 | En route |
| Sat, Oct 31 | London (LHR) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 12:15 | 16:40 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Nov 1 | London (LHR) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B78X | 12:15 | 15:40 | Scheduled |
text.text............fake.row.text............text.........fake row
...text
Check upcoming flights with our app
Show more
BA217 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA217 is 33% (Late on average 33 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
33
%
Late on average
33 minutes
Early
10
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
50
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
7 minutes
Early
37
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
Need a flight from London to Washington D.C.?
- From London
- To Washington D.C.
- Return flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
Recommended hotels in Washington D.C.
Hotels near Dulles International Airport
Hotels near Washington D.C.
8.8/10
59 Reviews
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott
0.69 km from the airport
AU$292
8.6/10
133 Reviews
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
1.71 km from the airport
AU$226
8.2/10
59 Reviews
Candlewood Suites WASHINGTON-DULLES HERNDON by IHG
1.96 km from the airport
15% off
AU$215 AU$183
8.7/10
128 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Dulles
2.26 km from the airport
AU$227
9.5/10
64 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.
Georgetown | 1.82 km from city centre
AU$2,200
-/10
Reviews
The Elegant Spring House Loft
Columbia Heights | 3.34 km from city centre
AU$1,394
9.1/10
44 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
West End | 1.13 km from city centre
AU$711
8.7/10
47 Reviews
Rosewood Washington DC
Georgetown | 2.19 km from city centre
AU$1,354
Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ba217?
Flight ba217 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:15, arrival 16:40 (updated Oct 31, 2026).Is flight ba217 on time today?
Flight ba217 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:15, with arrival at 16:40. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ba217 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba217 is scheduled to depart at 12:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 31, 2026).When is flight ba217 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba217 is scheduled to arrive at 16:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:40. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 31, 2026.What route does flight ba217 fly?
Flight ba217 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Washington D.C. (IAD). Typical flight time is about 8 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba217?
Track flight ba217 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 ba217 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba217 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 31, 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 ba217 departed from London?
Flight ba217 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:15.What is the seat configuration for flight ba217?
Flight ba217 usually flies a Boeing 787-10 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.
Washington D.C. Vacation Packages: Cheap Flights, Hotels & Tours
Hotels
Airport Transfers
Tours & Tickets
Car Rentals
Trains
Arrival Info: Washington D.C. Weather & Current Time
Mostly clear
|
7°C - 25°C
Weather forecast for your arrival day
-5 hour time difference
Time on arrival: London 20:40
|
Washington D.C. 15:40
Worldwide Coverage
Flights to over 5,000 cities
One-stop Service Guarantee
Price guaranteed upon confirmed payment, booking guaranteed once tickets issued
Secure Payment
Convenient & reliable booking and payment system