South African Airways SA261 flight status now

SA261 - SAA261 South African Airways (SA)
FRA Frankfurt Germany
Flight FRA to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 29-November-2020
Departure Frankfurt Airport
IATA: FRAICAO: EDDF
Scheduled 20:45
1 B26
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 08:25
A 1
SA261 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 51 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8660 kms / 5381 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: 317
  • Freight capacity: 17.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A340-600
  • Callsign: SAA261
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Frankfurt: Wednesday 2025-11-19 04:29 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Wednesday 2025-11-19 05:29 AM

International flight South African Airways SA261 takes off from Frankfurt (FRA) Germany to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Frankfurt Airport at 20:45 Europe/Berlin. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 08:25 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 10 hours 51 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 51 minutes, with the flight distance of 8660 km (5381 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA261 flight?

All South African Airways SA261 flights are operated using Airbus A340-600 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA261 is arriving at?

Flight South African Airways SA261 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.