Safair FA171 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Safair FA171 takes off from Durban (DUR) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Safair. The plane leaves King Shaka International Airport at 15:30 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 17:50 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

FA171 - SFR171 Safair (FA)
DUR Durban South Africa
Flight DUR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 15:30
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 17:50
None None
FA171 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1279 kms / 795 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 189
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-FACT5
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Durban: Sunday 2026-05-24 23:30 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Sunday 2026-05-24 23:30 PM

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Safair Flight FA171 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Safair FA171 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 1279 km (795 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA171 flight?

All Safair FA171 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

How many Safair FA171 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA171 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.