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South African Airways SA281 Flight Status Today
International flight South African Airways SA281 takes off from Perth (PER) Australia to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Perth Airport at 23:50 29 December 2025 Australia/Perth. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 05:05 30 December 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 15 minutes.
Current status of SA281 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 55 minutes
SA281 - SAA281
South African Airways (SA)
PER
Perth Australia
JNB
Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 11 hours, 55 minutes
Scheduled
05:05 30 December 2025
A
None
SA281 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: NZ 3181
- Flight Duration: 11 hours 15 minutes
- Flight Distance: 8325 kms / 5173 miles
Airline
- South African Airways
- IATA: SA
- ICAO: SAA
- Operating Days: Monday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 253
- Freight capacity: 3 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
- Aircraft: Airbus A340-300
- Callsign: SAA281
- Departure Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Current Time in Perth: Monday 2025-12-29 11:55 AM
- Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-12-29 05:55 AM
Flight routes similar to South African Airways SA281
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NZ3181 Air New Zealand |
29/12/2025 23:50 |
10 hours 37 minutes 05:05 |
South African Airways Flight SA281 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA281 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 8325 km (5173 miles).
What is the current status of South African Airways SA281 flight?
The current status of flight South African Airways SA281 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA281 flight?
All South African Airways SA281 flights are operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft.
When does the flight South African Airways SA281 arrive?
Flight South African Airways SA281 arrives at 05:05.
Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA281 is arriving at?
Flight South African Airways SA281 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.
How many South African Airways SA281 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight South African Airways SA281 is operated on Monday.