Safair FA218 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Safair FA218 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 16:45 21 March 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 19:05 21 March 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of FA218 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 27 minutes

FA218 - SFR218 Safair (FA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 27 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 16:45 21 March 2026
B None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 19:05 21 March 2026
None None
FA218 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 165
  • Freight capacity: 2.1 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-FAPK1
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Saturday 2026-03-21 14:18 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Saturday 2026-03-21 14:18 PM

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Safair Flight FA218 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Safair FA218 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What is the current status of Safair FA218 flight?

The current status of flight Safair FA218 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA218 flight?

All Safair FA218 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

How many Safair FA218 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA218 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.