Qantas QF8281 flight status now

Current status of QF8281 is Arrived On time

QF8281 - QFA8281 Qantas (QF)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Arrived On time
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:25 17 November 2025
Actual 10:29 17 November 2025
B E3
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:40 17 November 2025
Actual 12:46 17 November 2025
B A8
QF8281 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 6238, KL 4542, QR 6471, UA 6476
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 17 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 190
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-11-17 21:21 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2025-11-17 21:21 PM

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 17 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:40 17 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 17 minutes.

Similar flight route from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Emirates EK4002
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14:35
Global Aviation GE125
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South African Airways SA327
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South African Airways SA307
South African Airways 		17/11/2025
07:10 		2 hours 8 minutes
09:25
Safair FA216
Safair 		17/11/2025
15:10 		2 hours 19 minutes
17:30
South African Airways SA7231
South African Airways 		17/11/2025
07:10 		2 hours 5 minutes
09:25

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 17 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

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

All Qantas QF8281 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF8281 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF8281 arrives in Cape Town International Airport at Terminal B.

How many Qantas QF8281 flights are operated a week?

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