South African Airways SA173 flight status now

SA173 - SAA173 South African Airways (SA)
BLZ Blantyre Malawi
Flight BLZ to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 26-May-2021
Departure Chileka Airport
IATA: BLZICAO: FWCL
Scheduled 12:55
None None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 15:10
A None
SA173 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 0 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1353 kms / 841 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: 1.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: SAA173
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Blantyre: Tuesday 2025-11-18 14:22 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 14:22 PM

International flight South African Airways SA173 takes off from Blantyre (BLZ) Malawi to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Chileka Airport at 12:55 Africa/Blantyre. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 15:10 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 3 hours 0 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Blantyre to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 0 minutes, with the flight distance of 1353 km (841 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA173 flight?

All South African Airways SA173 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA173 is arriving at?

Flight South African Airways SA173 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.