South African Airways SA2985 flight status now

SA2985 - SAA2985 South African Airways (SA)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 20-June-2020
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 14:00
1 None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 21:05
A None
SA2985 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 15 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 11045 kms / 6863 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: Airbus A340-600
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Sydney: Friday 2025-11-21 03:33 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Thursday 2025-11-20 18:33 PM

International flight South African Airways SA2985 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 14:00 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 21:05 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 15 hours 5 minutes.

Similar flight route from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF63
Qantas 		21/11/2025
09:30 		14 hours 30 minutes
15:00
El Al LY8782
El Al 		21/11/2025
09:30 		14 hours 40 minutes
16:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 11045 km (6863 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA2985 flight?

All South African Airways SA2985 flights are operated using Airbus A340-600 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA2985 is arriving at?

Flight South African Airways SA2985 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.