Safair FA897 flight status now

FA897 - SFR897 Safair (FA)
DUR Durban South Africa
Flight DUR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 13:10
None A10
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 15:30
None C5
FA897 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 24 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1279 kms / 795 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-8EH
  • Callsign: SFR897
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Durban: Tuesday 2025-11-18 19:32 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 19:32 PM

Domestic flight Safair FA897 takes off from Durban (DUR) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves King Shaka International Airport at 13:10 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 15:30 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 24 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 24 minutes, with the flight distance of 1279 km (795 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA897 flight?

All Safair FA897 flights are operated using Boeing 737-8EH aircraft.

How many Safair FA897 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA897 is operated on Thursday.