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FA290 - SFR290 Safair (FA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town 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 C11
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 14:35
B C2
FA290 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 47 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 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-FAPK1
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:57 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:57 AM

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 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 14:35 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 47 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 47 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

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

All Safair FA290 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Safair FA290 is arriving at?

Flight Safair FA290 arrives in Cape Town International Airport at Terminal B.

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.