South African Airways SA1587 flight status now

SA1587 - SAA1587 South African Airways (SA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 14:20
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 16:35
SA1587 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 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: 50
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: CR2
  • Callsign: SAA1587
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Thursday 2025-11-20 12:07 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Thursday 2025-11-20 12:07 PM

Domestic flight South African Airways SA1587 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 14:20 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 16:35 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 15 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA1587 flight?

All South African Airways SA1587 flights are operated using CR2 aircraft.