Safair FA178 flight status now

Current status of FA178 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 9 minutes

FA178 - SFR178 Safair (FA)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to DUR
DUR Durban South Africa
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 9 minutes
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:00 18 November 2025
Actual 11:59 18 November 2025
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Arrival King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 14:05 18 November 2025
Estimated 13:59 18 November 2025
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FA178 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1279 kms / 795 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-FAEL2
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 12:50 PM
  • Current Time in Durban: Tuesday 2025-11-18 12:50 PM

Domestic flight Safair FA178 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to Durban (DUR) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 12:00 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at King Shaka International Airport at 14:05 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Durban?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1279 km (795 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA178 flight?

All Safair FA178 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Safair FA178 flights are operated a week?

5 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA178 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.