Safair FA161 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Safair FA161 takes off from Durban (DUR) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves King Shaka International Airport at 12:10 09 February 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 14:30 09 February 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of FA161 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 3 minutes

FA161 - SFR161 Safair (FA)
DUR Durban South Africa
Flight DUR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 3 minutes
Departure King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 12:10 09 February 2026
Actual 12:17 09 February 2026
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 14:30 09 February 2026
Estimated 14:40 09 February 2026
None None
FA161 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1279 kms / 795 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 165
  • Freight capacity: 2.1 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-FACT5
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Durban: Monday 2026-02-09 13:37 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2026-02-09 13:37 PM

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Safair Flight FA161 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Safair FA161 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 1279 km (795 miles).

What is the current status of Safair FA161 flight?

The current status of flight Safair FA161 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA161 flight?

All Safair FA161 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Safair FA161 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA161 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.