Safair FA179 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Safair FA179 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 18:30 04 May 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 21:00 04 May 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 14 minutes.

Current status of FA179 is Arrived On time

FA179 - SFR179 Safair (FA)
DUR Durban South Africa
Flight DUR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Arrived On time
Departure King Shaka International Airport
IATA: DURICAO: FALE
Scheduled 18:30 04 May 2026
Actual 18:26 04 May 2026
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 21:00 04 May 2026
Actual 20:40 04 May 2026
None None
FA179 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1279 kms / 795 miles
Airline
  • Safair
  • IATA: FA
  • ICAO: SFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-FACT11
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Durban: Monday 2026-05-04 21:09 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2026-05-04 21:09 PM

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Safair Flight FA179 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Safair FA179 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 14 minutes, with the flight distance of 1279 km (795 miles).

What is the current status of Safair FA179 flight?

The current status of flight Safair FA179 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Safair FA179 flight?

All Safair FA179 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many Safair FA179 flights are operated a week?

5 flights per week. The Flight Safair FA179 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.