Safair FA279 flight status now

Current status of FA279 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 37 minutes

FA279 - SFR279 Safair (FA)
DUR Durban South Africa
Flight DUR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 37 minutes
Departure King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 20:45 17 November 2025
None None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 21:55 17 November 2025
B None
FA279 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-FAOR7
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Durban: Monday 2025-11-17 17:08 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-11-17 17:08 PM

Domestic flight Safair FA279 takes off from Durban (DUR) South Africa to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves King Shaka International Airport at 20:45 17 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 21:55 17 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 10 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

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 FA279 flight?

All Safair FA279 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Safair FA279 is arriving at?

Flight Safair FA279 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal B.

How many Safair FA279 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA279 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.