South African Airways SA4971 flight status now

SA4971 - SAA4971 South African Airways (SA)
LLW Lilongwe Malawi
Flight LLW to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 30-November-2022
Departure Lilongwe International Airport
IATA: LLWICAO: FWLI
Scheduled 02:00
None None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 02:00
None None
SA4971 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 0 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1485 kms / 923 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 A340-300
  • Callsign: SAA4971
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Lilongwe: Wednesday 2025-11-19 05:57 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Wednesday 2025-11-19 05:57 AM

International flight South African Airways SA4971 takes off from Lilongwe (LLW) Malawi to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Lilongwe International Airport at 02:00 Africa/Blantyre. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 02:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 0 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 0 minutes, with the flight distance of 1485 km (923 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA4971 flight?

All South African Airways SA4971 flights are operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft.