South African Airways SA3172 Flight Status Today

International flight South African Airways SA3172 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Blantyre (BLZ) Malawi. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 10:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Chileka Airport at 12:05 Africa/Blantyre. The flight will last about 2 hours 5 minutes.

SA3172 - SAA3172 South African Airways (SA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to BLZ
BLZ Blantyre Malawi
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 10-April-2017
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:00
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Arrival Chileka Airport
IATA: BLZICAO: FWCL
Scheduled 12:05
SA3172 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1353 kms / 841 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: 157
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: 738
  • Callsign: SAA3172
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 13:15 PM
  • Current Time in Blantyre: Sunday 2026-01-18 13:15 PM

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South African Airways Flight SA3172 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA3172 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1353 km (841 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA3172 flight?

All South African Airways SA3172 flights are operated using 738 aircraft.