Safair FA290 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Safair FA290 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 12:15 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 14:35 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of FA290 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 57 minutes

FA290 - SFR290 Safair (FA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 57 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 12:15 18 January 2026
B None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 14:35 18 January 2026
None None
FA290 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: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:18 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:18 AM

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Safair Flight FA290 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Safair FA290 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 FA290 flight?

The current status of flight Safair FA290 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA290 flight?

All Safair FA290 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

How many Safair FA290 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA290 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.