Safair FA871 flight status now

FA871 - SFR871 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 09:50
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:05
1 A9
FA871 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 10:10 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 10:10 AM

Domestic flight Safair FA871 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 09:50 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:05 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 18 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) 18 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA871 flight?

All Safair FA871 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Safair FA871 is arriving at?

Flight Safair FA871 arrives in Cape Town International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Safair FA871 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA871 is operated on Friday.