South African Airways SA278 Flight Status Today

International flight South African Airways SA278 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Abu Dhabi (AUH) United Arab Emirates. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 10:15 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Abu Dhabi International Airport at 20:25 Asia/Dubai. The flight will last about 8 hours 10 minutes.

SA278 - SAA278 South African Airways (SA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to AUH
AUH Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:15
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Arrival Abu Dhabi International Airport
IATA: AUHICAO: OMAA
Scheduled 20:25
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SA278 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6275 kms / 3899 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: 267
  • Freight capacity: 23.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: 332
  • Callsign: SAA278
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-12-29 00:59 AM
  • Current Time in Abu Dhabi: Monday 2025-12-29 02:59 AM

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South African Airways Flight SA278 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA278 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 6275 km (3899 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA278 flight?

All South African Airways SA278 flights are operated using 332 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA278 is arriving at?

Flight South African Airways SA278 arrives in Abu Dhabi International Airport at Terminal 3.