Safair FA278 flight status now

Current status of FA278 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 55 minutes

FA278 - SFR278 Safair (FA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to DUR
DUR Durban South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 55 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 19:00 18 November 2025
B None
Arrival King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 20:10 18 November 2025
None None
FA278 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 478 kms / 297 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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-FAOR4
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:05 AM
  • Current Time in Durban: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:05 AM

Domestic flight Safair FA278 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Durban (DUR) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 19:00 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at King Shaka International Airport at 20:10 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 10 minutes.

Similar flight route from Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR)

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South African Airways SA527
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Safair FA260
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Durban?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 478 km (297 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA278 flight?

All Safair FA278 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

How many Safair FA278 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA278 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.