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 18 January 2026 Australia/Perth. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 05:05 19 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of SA281 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 7 hours, 51 minutes

SA281 - SAA281 South African Airways (SA)
PER Perth Australia
Flight PER to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 7 hours, 51 minutes
Departure Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 23:50 18 January 2026
Actual 00:00 19 January 2026
1 None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 05:05 19 January 2026
Estimated 04:38 19 January 2026
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 2026-01-19 02:47 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 20:47 PM

Flight routes similar to South African Airways SA281

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air New Zealand NZ3181
Air New Zealand 		19/01/2026
23:50 		11 hours 15 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 Departed 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.