Safair FA971 flight status now

FA971 - SFR971 Safair (FA)
DUR Durban South Africa
Flight DUR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 25-April-2023
Departure King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 02:00
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 02:00
None None
FA971 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 32 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1279 kms / 795 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-8K5
  • Callsign: SFR971
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Durban: Tuesday 2025-11-18 23:08 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 23:08 PM

Domestic flight Safair FA971 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 02:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 02:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 32 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) 32 minutes, with the flight distance of 1279 km (795 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA971 flight?

All Safair FA971 flights are operated using Boeing 737-8K5 aircraft.