South African Airways SA279 Flight Status

SA279 - SAA279 South African Airways (SA)
AUH Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Flight AUH to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure Abu Dhabi International Airport
IATA: AUHICAO: OMAA
Scheduled 02:05
3
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 08:15
A
SA279 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: SAA279
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Abu Dhabi: Tuesday 2025-12-09 00:31 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-12-08 22:31 PM

International flight South African Airways SA279 takes off from Abu Dhabi (AUH) United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Abu Dhabi International Airport at 02:05 Asia/Dubai. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 08:15 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 8 hours 10 minutes.

Similar flight route from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Etihad Airways EY956
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Korean Air KE7976
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SriLankan Airlines UL2664
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Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA279 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 SA279 flight?

All South African Airways SA279 flights are operated using 332 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA279 is arriving at?

Flight South African Airways SA279 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.