Singapore Airlines SQ478 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Singapore Airlines SQ478 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Singapore Airlines. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 01:30 14 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 06:10 14 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 10 hours 40 minutes.

Current status of SQ478 is Departed Delayed by 45m Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 36 minutes

SQ478 - SIA478 Singapore Airlines (SQ)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Departed Delayed by 45m Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 36 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 01:30 14 January 2026
Actual 02:15 14 January 2026
3 B7
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 06:10 14 January 2026
Estimated 06:55 14 January 2026
A None
SQ478 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: MH 5764, NH 6274, NZ 3278, OZ 6792, SA 7231
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • Singapore Airlines
  • IATA: SQ
  • ICAO: SIA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 314
  • Freight capacity: 20 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: F-FAOR7
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Wednesday 2026-01-14 02:19 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Wednesday 2026-01-14 02:19 AM

Singapore Airlines SQ478 Flight Statistics

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
FLIGHT NO SQ478
AIRPLANE Airbus A350-900
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 34
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 48
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Singapore Airlines SQ478 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-13T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-13T09:25
Mon 12 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 58m
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-12T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-12T09:25
2026-01-12T08:21
2026-01-12T10:23
Sun 11 Jan
Arrived On time
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-11T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-11T09:25
2026-01-11T07:02
2026-01-11T09:25
Sat 10 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 15m
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-10T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-10T09:25
2026-01-10T07:39
2026-01-10T09:40
Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-08T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-08T09:25
Sat 03 Jan
Departed Delayed by 32m
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-03T01:30
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-03T06:10
2026-01-03T01:41
Fri 02 Jan
Arrived On time
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-02T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-02T09:25
2026-01-02T07:07
2026-01-02T09:25
Thu 01 Jan
Departed On time
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-01T01:30
Cape Town (CPT) 2026-01-01T06:10
2026-01-01T01:26
Wed 31 Dec
Arrived On time
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-12-31T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2025-12-31T09:25
2025-12-31T07:20
2025-12-31T09:38
Mon 29 Dec
Departed Delayed by 40m
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-12-29T07:10
Cape Town (CPT) 2025-12-29T09:25
2025-12-29T07:45

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Singapore Airlines Flight SQ478 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Singapore Airlines SQ478 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What is the current status of Singapore Airlines SQ478 flight?

The current status of flight Singapore Airlines SQ478 is Departed Delayed by 45m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Singapore Airlines SQ478 flight?

All Singapore Airlines SQ478 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

When does the flight Singapore Airlines SQ478 arrive?

Flight Singapore Airlines SQ478 arrives at 06:10.

Which terminal the flight Singapore Airlines SQ478 is arriving at?

Flight Singapore Airlines SQ478 arrives in Cape Town International Airport at Terminal A.

How many Singapore Airlines SQ478 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Singapore Airlines SQ478 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .