United Airlines UA2988 flight status now

UA2988 - UAL2988 United Airlines (UA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 14:55
B None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 17:05
None None
UA2988 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 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: UAL2988
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:52 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:52 AM

Domestic flight United Airlines UA2988 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 14:55 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 17:05 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 10 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA2988 flight?

All United Airlines UA2988 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA2988 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA2988 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .