South African Airways SA551 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight South African Airways SA551 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Durban (DUR) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 12:45 19 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at King Shaka International Airport at 13:55 19 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of SA551 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 58 minutes

SA551 - SAA551 South African Airways (SA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to DUR
DUR Durban South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 58 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 12:45 19 January 2026
B None
Arrival King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 13:55 19 January 2026
None None
SA551 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: LH 9530, LX 4134
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 478 kms / 297 miles
Airline
  • South African Airways
  • IATA: SA
  • ICAO: SAA
  • Operating Days: Monday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 120
  • Freight capacity: 6.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: SAA551
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2026-01-19 04:47 AM
  • Current Time in Durban: Monday 2026-01-19 04:47 AM

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South African Airways Flight SA551 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA551 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 478 km (297 miles).

What is the current status of South African Airways SA551 flight?

The current status of flight South African Airways SA551 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA551 flight?

All South African Airways SA551 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many South African Airways SA551 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight South African Airways SA551 is operated on Monday.