South African Airways SA4972 Flight Status Today

International flight South African Airways SA4972 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Addis Ababa (ADD) Ethiopia. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 15:20 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at None Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight will last about 5 hours 2 minutes.

SA4972 - SAA4972 South African Airways (SA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to ADD
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 15:20
None None
Arrival Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled None
None None
SA4972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 2 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4050 kms / 2517 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 A320-232
  • Callsign: SAA4972
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 18:18 PM
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Sunday 2026-01-18 19:18 PM

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South African Airways Flight SA4972 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA4972 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 2 minutes, with the flight distance of 4050 km (2517 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA4972 flight?

All South African Airways SA4972 flights are operated using Airbus A320-232 aircraft.