South African Airways SA1278 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight South African Airways SA1278 takes off from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) South Africa to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Pietermaritzburg Airport at 17:05 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 18:10 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 5 minutes.

SA1278 - SAA1278 South African Airways (SA)
PZB Pietermaritzburg South Africa
Flight PZB to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA: PZBICAO: FAPM
Scheduled 17:05
N/A
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 18:10
B
SA1278 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 442 kms / 275 miles
Airline
  • South African Airways
  • IATA: SA
  • ICAO: SAA
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 74
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: DH4
  • Callsign: SAA1278
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Pietermaritzburg: Monday 2026-01-19 11:02 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2026-01-19 11:02 AM

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South African Airways Flight SA1278 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA1278 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 442 km (275 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA1278 flight?

All South African Airways SA1278 flights are operated using DH4 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA1278 is arriving at?

Flight South African Airways SA1278 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal B.