Safair FA249 flight status now

Current status of FA249 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 43 minutes

FA249 - SFR249 Safair (FA)
ELS East London South Africa
Flight ELS to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 43 minutes
Departure East London Airport
IATA: ELSICAO: FAEL
Scheduled 18:05 18 November 2025
None None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 19:35 18 November 2025
B None
FA249 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 766 kms / 476 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 189
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-FAOR6
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in East London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:22 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:22 AM

Domestic flight Safair FA249 takes off from East London (ELS) South Africa to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves East London Airport at 18:05 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 19:35 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 30 minutes.

Similar flight route from East London (ELS) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Safair FA241
Safair 		18/11/2025
13:40 		1 hours 35 minutes
15:15
Emirates EK4037
Emirates 		18/11/2025
12:35 		1 hours 34 minutes
14:05
Safair FA389
Safair 		18/11/2025
09:30 		1 hours 31 minutes
10:55
CemAir 5Z205
CemAir 		18/11/2025
09:00 		1 hours 20 minutes
10:20
Lufthansa LH6451
Lufthansa 		18/11/2025
12:35 		1 hours 34 minutes
14:05
British Airways BA6254
British Airways 		18/11/2025
12:35 		1 hours 34 minutes
14:05
KLM KL4551
KLM 		18/11/2025
12:35 		1 hours 34 minutes
14:05
Emirates EK4007
Emirates 		18/11/2025
07:30 		1 hours 29 minutes
09:00

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from East London to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 766 km (476 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA249 flight?

All Safair FA249 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Safair FA249 is arriving at?

Flight Safair FA249 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal B.

How many Safair FA249 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA249 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.