Safair FA872 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Safair FA872 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 17:45 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 20:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 15 minutes.

FA872 - SFR872 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 17:45
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 20:00
1 A7
FA872 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Saturday 2026-02-28 10:55 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Saturday 2026-02-28 10:55 AM

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Safair Flight FA872 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Safair FA872 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA872 flight?

All Safair FA872 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Safair FA872 is arriving at?

Flight Safair FA872 arrives in Cape Town International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Safair FA872 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA872 is operated on Wednesday.