United Airlines UA2981 flight status now

UA2981 - UAL2981 United Airlines (UA)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to WDH
WDH Windhoek Namibia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 10:45
None None
Arrival Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA: WDHICAO: FYWH
Scheduled 13:00
None None
UA2981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1277 kms / 794 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 8
  • Freight capacity: 0.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: UAL2981
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 15:14 PM
  • Current Time in Windhoek: Tuesday 2025-11-18 15:14 PM

International flight United Airlines UA2981 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to Windhoek (WDH) Namibia. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 10:45 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Hosea Kutako International Airport at 13:00 Africa/Windhoek. The flight will last about 2 hours 15 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Windhoek?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 1277 km (794 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA2981 flight?

All United Airlines UA2981 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA2981 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA2981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .