South African Airways SA579 flight status now

SA579 - SAA579 South African Airways (SA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to DUR
DUR Durban South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 14-January-2018
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 19:30
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Arrival King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 20:35
SA579 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 478 kms / 297 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: 145
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: SAA579
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Thursday 2025-11-20 18:10 PM
  • Current Time in Durban: Thursday 2025-11-20 18:10 PM

Domestic flight South African Airways SA579 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 19:30 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at King Shaka International Airport at 20:35 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 1 hours 5 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Durban?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 478 km (297 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA579 flight?

All South African Airways SA579 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.