Safair FA242 flight status now

FA242 - SFR242 Safair (FA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to ELS
ELS East London South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 12:15
B E4
Arrival East London Airport
IATA: ELSICAO: FAEL
Scheduled 13:50
B 2L
FA242 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 766 kms / 476 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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: SFR242
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 00:25 AM
  • Current Time in East London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 00:25 AM

Domestic flight Safair FA242 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to East London (ELS) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 12:15 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at East London Airport at 13:50 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 35 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to East London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 766 km (476 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA242 flight?

All Safair FA242 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Safair FA242 is arriving at?

Flight Safair FA242 arrives in East London Airport at Terminal B.

How many Safair FA242 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.