Qantas QF8281 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Qantas QF8281 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 10:25 28 February 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:40 28 February 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of QF8281 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 11 minutes

QF8281 - QFA8281 Qantas (QF)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 11 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:25 28 February 2026
B None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:40 28 February 2026
None None
QF8281 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 6238, KL 4542, QR 6471, UA 6476
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 195 and Legacy 1000
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Saturday 2026-02-28 06:14 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Saturday 2026-02-28 06:14 AM

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Qantas Flight QF8281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF8281 flight?

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

What is the current status of Qantas QF8281 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF8281 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF8281 flight?

All Qantas QF8281 flights are operated using Embraer 195 and Legacy 1000 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF8281 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF8281 is operated on Sunday.