South African Airways SA7242 Flight Status Today

International flight South African Airways SA7242 takes off from Zurich (ZRH) Switzerland to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by South African Airways. The plane leaves Zurich Airport at 22:40 28 December 2025 Europe/Zurich. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 10:30 29 December 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 10 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of SA7242 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 1 hour, 10 minutes

SA7242 - SAA7242 South African Airways (SA)
ZRH Zurich Switzerland
Flight ZRH to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 1 hour, 10 minutes
Departure Zurich Airport
IATA: ZRHICAO: LSZH
Scheduled 22:40 28 December 2025
2 E26
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:30 29 December 2025
A None
SA7242 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 6862
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8386 kms / 5211 miles
Airline
  • South African Airways
  • IATA: SA
  • ICAO: SAA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 219
  • Freight capacity: 3 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A340-300
  • Callsign: SAA7242
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Zurich
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Zurich: Sunday 2025-12-28 21:30 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2025-12-28 22:30 PM

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South African Airways Flight SA7242 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for South African Airways SA7242 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 8386 km (5211 miles).

What is the current status of South African Airways SA7242 flight?

The current status of flight South African Airways SA7242 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the South African Airways SA7242 flight?

All South African Airways SA7242 flights are operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft.

When does the flight South African Airways SA7242 arrive?

Flight South African Airways SA7242 arrives at 10:30.

Which terminal the flight South African Airways SA7242 is arriving at?

Flight South African Airways SA7242 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.

How many South African Airways SA7242 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight South African Airways SA7242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .