South African Airways SA2979 Flight Status Today

International flight South African Airways SA2979 takes off from Dubai (DXB) United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Dubai Airport at 01:15 Asia/Dubai. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 8 hours 10 minutes.

SA2979 - SAA2979 South African Airways (SA)
DXB Dubai United Arab Emirates
Flight DXB to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure Dubai Airport
IATA: DXBICAO: OMDB
Scheduled 01:15
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled
SA2979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6389 kms / 3970 miles
Airline
  • South African Airways
  • IATA: SA
  • ICAO: SAA
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft:
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Dubai: Sunday 2026-01-18 03:05 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 01:05 AM

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South African Airways Flight SA2979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA2979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 6389 km (3970 miles).