South African Airways SA579 Flight Status Today

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.

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: Wednesday 2026-01-21 14:10 PM
  • Current Time in Durban: Wednesday 2026-01-21 14:10 PM

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South African Airways Flight SA579 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA579 flight?

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.