United Airlines UA2986 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA2986 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 17:55 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 20:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 5 minutes.

UA2986 - UAL2986 United Airlines (UA)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 17:55
None None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 20:00
B None
UA2986 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, 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: UAL2986
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2026-03-23 23:48 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2026-03-23 23:48 PM

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United Airlines Flight UA2986 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA2986 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA2986 flight?

All United Airlines UA2986 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA2986 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA2986 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal B.

How many United Airlines UA2986 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA2986 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.